Senior Systems Security Engineer - P3 (Onsite-El Segundo, CA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon Technologies) is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P3 for the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air team in El Segundo, CA. The role emphasizes anti-tamper and embedded cybersecurity to deliver secure DoD-grade products to customers.

The onsite position requires up to 25% travel, eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance, and a STEM degree with at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience with design/development/implementation in Anti‑Tamper, Cybersecurity, or Software Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform CPI analysis and SSE requirements generation, derivation, and decomposition.
• Conduct SSE trade-studies and provide path forward recommendations.
• Create and maintain system models and artifacts (functional block, sequence, activity diagrams).
• Develop the program Anti‑Tamper Plan and V&V Plans and Procedures.
• Present in internal and external reviews and report tasking status to leadership.
• Travel up to 25% as necessary.

Skills

CPI analysis

SSE requirements derivation

Trade-studies

Systems modeling

Anti-Tamper Plan development

Verification & Validation planning

Program communications

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

CAMEO

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.

Senior Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P3

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P3 to join the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air department. The team member will apply their technical knowledge and expertise in the fields of Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity to ensure secure products are delivered to the end‑user. The SSE will be responsible for individual and team leadership contributions to execute program deliverables and milestones, including communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers. The candidate will follow the Raytheon Systems Engineering processes to develop, design, integrate, test, and evaluate security solutions within embedded systems. Must be able to work independently and be a motivated self‑starter. The individual must work in classified areas, with up to 25% travel required. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do

• Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis
• Perform SSE requirements generation, derivation, decomposition, and analysis
• Perform and document SSE trade‑studies and provide path forward recommendations
• Generate systems engineering modeling and artifacts, including functional block, sequence, and activity diagrams
• Develop the program Anti‑Tamper Plan
• Develop and execute Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans and Procedures
• Present in internal and external customer reviews and program milestones
• Report tasking status and communications with program and functional leadership
• Travel up to 25% as necessary

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon Anti‑Tamper Learning program
• Raytheon Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 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 with design/development/implementation in at least one of the following areas: Anti‑Tamper (HW, SW, Systems), Cybersecurity, Software Assurance
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive technical (hands‑on) experience related to Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements, determination, development, and implementation
• Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real‑time embedded security‑oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies and guidelines

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science or Engineering Science
• Knowledge in generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies
• Knowledge in Software, Firmware, & Microelectronics Engineering, Cryptography and FPGA design
• Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI-S-5230.28
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering Tools such as CAMEO
• Candidate must exhibit ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems

What We Offer

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

This is an onsite position at Raytheon in El Segundo, CA.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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, and holidays.

• 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

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.

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.