Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P3 (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Prattwhitney in North Tewksbury is looking for a Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) – P3. This role involves engaging with customers to determine security solutions and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a STEM field, extensive experience in cybersecurity, reverse engineering, and system security engineering, along with relevant industry certifications. Benefits include competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior relevant experience in System Security Engineering.
• Experience in design, development, and fielding of SSE systems.
• Exceptional ingenuity and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Define SSE requirements and solutions.
• Support compliance with NIST RMF controls.
• Assist program management on SSE architecture issues.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Cybersecurity

Reverse Engineering

FPGA Design

Interpersonal Skills

Threat Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CEH)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-01-21
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
Position: Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti‑Tamper/Program Protection) – P3

Role Type: Onsite
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance. Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required prior to start date.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a well-qualified Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti‑Tamper/Program Protection) – P3 to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team for the Systems Directorate in developing solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage.

What You Will Do

• Interact with the customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.
• Support compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.
• Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues.
• Support the development of bids and proposals.
• Support security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components.
• Integrate cybersecurity development activities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in the fields of System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, anti‑tamper, cybersecurity, or embedded security.
• Experience in design, development and fielding of SSE systems, Software, Firmware, & Microelectronics Engineering, Cryptography and FPGA design.
• Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments.
• Experience in the implementation and business growth of SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle.
• Experience in solutions meeting robust SSE systems security requirements.
• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH.
• Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI‑S‑5230.28.
• Aircraft/weapons integration experience (strategic planning and proposal writing skills).
• Exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD Top Secret clearance with current SSBI within last 5 years desired.

What We Offer

• Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Relocation eligible – Relocation assistance is available.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.