Senior Software Security Engineer (DoD Secret) | Onsite

globalhr; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTX Employee Scholar Program

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work schedules & PTO

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer in El Segundo, CA to join the Software Product Assurance team. The role focuses on embedding security into real-time sensor software, developing C/C++ applications across platforms, and ensuring rigorous security processes are followed throughout development.

Candidates should have a STEM degree and 5+ years of software experience, with active DoD Secret clearance. Onsite role with competitive RTX benefits and a strong security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• 5+ years of relevant software experience.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Implement software security principles for embedded real-time sensor software.
• Develop applications using C/C++ on multiple computing platforms.
• Ensure Software Product Assurance processes are followed on programs.
• Understand real-time software design and performance implications of security implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deploy TDMC-based requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Yocto/Petalinux

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer in El Segundo, CA to join the Software Product Assurance team. The role focuses on embedding security into real-time sensor software, developing C/C++ applications across platforms, and ensuring rigorous security processes are followed throughout development.

Candidates should have a STEM degree and 5+ years of software experience, with active DoD Secret clearance. Onsite role with competitive RTX benefits and a strong security posture.