Software Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Software Security Engineer to advance security software across embedded real-time systems. You will apply core security principles to development, testing, and deployment of sensor-system software within TDMC execution environments.

The role requires a STEM degree and at least 2 years of software experience, with C/C++ and Python/Perl, plus Agile practices. U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and minimum 2 years of relevant software experience.
• Experience with C / C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban or similar software development environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of providing security software for deployed sensor system development and support across multiple platforms.
• Implement software security principles for embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using multiple programming languages across a range of computing platforms.
• Ensure SW Product Assurance processes are followed on assigned programs.
• Apply understanding of real-time software design and performance implications tied to System Security implementations.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement TDMC-based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work within a common development environment to enable programs to leverage specific capabilities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Perl

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Minimum 2 years software experience

Tools

Linux

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Job description

The Software Security Engineer role supports the delivery of security software used in the development and sustainment of deployed sensor systems. The position focuses on applying software security principles across embedded real-time software, while aligning with SW Product Assurance processes and TDMC-based execution environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of providing security software for deployed sensor system development and support across multiple platforms.
• Implement software security principles for embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using multiple programming languages across a range of computing platforms.
• Ensure SW Product Assurance processes are followed on assigned programs.
• Apply understanding of real-time software design and performance implications tied to specific System Security implementations.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work within a common development environment to enable programs to leverage specific capabilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant software experience.
• Experience with C / C++ and experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban or similar software development environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Technology Focus

• Programming and methodologies: C / C++, Python, Perl, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevSecOps, Model-based Engineering, Test Driven Development, Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC)
• Platforms and operating environments: Linux/Unix, Embedded Linux, VxWorks, containerization
• Hardware and architectures: FPGAs, ASICs, PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA, ARM Architecture, Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal
• Security and embedded safeguards: secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, software hardening techniques

Location and Work Setting

• Location: El Segundo, CA, United States
• Work model: Onsite

Salary

USD 75,800 - 144,200 per year.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Security clearance type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security clearance status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

• 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