Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer – DoD Secret

RTX; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible -- Relocation asss

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA seeks a Principal Software Security Engineer to join the Software Product Assurance team. You will develop software for embedded sensor systems, implementing security principles across design, development, integration and testing of real-time software.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, strong C/C++ skills, experience with VxWorks or Embedded Linux, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in embedded software security and C/C++.
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux.
• Active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded sensor systems using real-time constraints.
• Apply Software Security principles to embedded design, development, integration and testing.
• Interface with customers to review technical designs and verify system maturity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable TDMC‑based execution.

Skills

Embedded security

C/C++ programming

Real-time OS

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Xilinx MPSoC/Versal

Job description

RTX in El Segundo, CA seeks a Principal Software Security Engineer to join the Software Product Assurance team. You will develop software for embedded sensor systems, implementing security principles across design, development, integration and testing of real-time software.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, strong C/C++ skills, experience with VxWorks or Embedded Linux, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to meet program needs.