Senior Software Security Engineer - Real-Time Embedded

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and medical benefits

Retirement plans including 401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Career development programs

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to provide world-class security software for newly deployed missile systems. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing real-time missile software. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications include embedded software security experience and familiarity with Xilinx embedded processors. Benefits include a competitive salary of $86,800-$165,200, health benefits, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant software experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret‑level U.S. security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide world‑class security software for newly deployed missile systems.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test real‑time missile software.
• Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software security

Agile methodologies

Inter‑processor communication

Cryptographic algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Python

Perl

Job description

Prattwhitney in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to provide world-class security software for newly deployed missile systems. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing real-time missile software. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications include embedded software security experience and familiarity with Xilinx embedded processors. Benefits include a competitive salary of $86,800-$165,200, health benefits, and flexible work schedules.