Senior Systems Security Engineer – Anti-Tamper/Program Protection - P3 (Onsite-McKinney, TX)

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance is available

Job summary

RTX in Texas is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer – Anti-Tamper/Program Protection (P3) to join its Systems Security Engineering team. This onsite role focuses on safeguarding warfighter technology through holistic security solutions, including anti-tamper, cybersecurity, software assurance and supply chain risk management.

You will interact with customers to define SSE requirements, develop plans and schedules, and ensure compliance with DoD policies while guiding architectures and CPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti‑Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security.
• Experience designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs.
• Experience generating systems requirements and architecture artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Support SSE solutions in Raytheon product lines.
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions and costs.
• Develop plans, estimates, schedules, and risk mitigations.
• Guide SSE architectures for customer systems.
• Conduct attack threat modeling and CPI assessments.
• Develop top-level system requirements and translate to subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Anti-Tamper

Cybersecurity

Embedded System Security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD preferred)

Tools

CISSP

GSLC

CEH

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer – Anti-Tamper/Program Protection (P3) to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Directorate. This role is critical to safeguarding our Warfighters' technological advantages through the creation and integration of holistic security solutions, including Anti‑Tamper, Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management. Join us in developing solutions that protect our nation and directly contribute to delivering for all those who defend all of us. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in McKinney, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies
• Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems
• Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Develop top‑level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies
• Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues

You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti‑Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security
• Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real‑time embedded security solutions for DoD programs
• Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance
• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Experience in developing Anti‑Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or Program Protection requirements, architectures and plans
• Familiarity with software, firmware, microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design
• Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSLC or CEH in accordance with DoDD 8570/8140
• Working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI‑S‑5230.28
• Experience in aircraft/weapons system integration
• Exceptional creativity, problem‑solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.