Senior Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer

Pratt & Whitney

East Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive programs (not guaran)

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer to support embedded control and diagnostic capabilities. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering for systems and software, aligning work to NIST RMF, advancing secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, and supporting security assessments for products used in both commercial and military engines.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and relocation flexibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
Active DoD Secret clearance required after day 1.
U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity engineering activities aligned with NIST RMF and system security architectures.
Embed security into system and software designs and SSDLC practices.
Support security assessment packages (SSP, SCTM, POA&M) and interfaces with assessors.
Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
Mentor junior engineers on secure design principles and drive risk mitigation strategies.