Senior Systems Security Engineering Lead (DoD Secret)

Prattwhitney; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX invites applications for a System Security Engineering Section Lead (M4) in Fullerton, CA. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. The position emphasizes leading engineers, aligning security engineering with business goals, and ensuring RMF compliance across programs.

You will drive workforce planning, guide SSE development across lifecycles, and engage with customers to define requirements and evaluate solutions while supporting high-visibility bids.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience in System Security Engineering and/or Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Experience with NIST RMF and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Invest in engineers' growth through performance feedback and career planning.
• Translate business strategy into actionable direction for the section.
• Lead workforce planning to ensure right talent at the right time.
• Manage tasking and development paths for section members.
• Lead hiring: shape requisitions, interview, and onboarding.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Cybersecurity Engineering

RMF experience

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

RTX invites applications for a System Security Engineering Section Lead (M4) in Fullerton, CA. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. The position emphasizes leading engineers, aligning security engineering with business goals, and ensuring RMF compliance across programs.

You will drive workforce planning, guide SSE development across lifecycles, and engage with customers to define requirements and evaluate solutions while supporting high-visibility bids.