Software Security Engineer - II, Onsite

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks a software engineer to develop and secure embedded sensor software. You will implement security principles in real-time designs and craft C/C++ applications across multiple platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product assurance, interface with customers for design reviews, and help mature system verification across DoD-aligned programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of software experience.
• Experience developing software using C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded OS such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop security software for embedded sensor systems.
• Apply software security principles to real-time embedded designs.
• Develop C/C++ applications on multiple computing platforms.
• Ensure Software Product Assurance processes are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define TDMC-based execution needs.
• Interface with customers to review design and verify system maturity.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Petalinux/Yocto

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H03 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H03 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

What You Will Do:

• Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.
• Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms.
• Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs.
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
• Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant software experience.
• Experience developing software using C / C++.
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret U.S. security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors.
• Embedded Software Security experience.
• Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred).
• Cyber security experience.
• Using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
• Secure boot, containerization and hardening concepts.
• Static analysis concepts, methods & tools.
• Petalinux/Yocto operating systems.
• Cryptographic Algorithms.
• Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments.
• Python / Perl.
• Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including: ARM Architecture.
• Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA.
• Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
• Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).
• Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools.
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications.

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.

• The RTX Employee Scholar Program pays for tuition, academic fees and books for undergraduate and graduate study at approved educational institutions.
• 401(k) plan that offers a broad range of investment options.
• For eligible employees, we will match up to 4% of your savings to help you build financial security.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to accommodate work/life balance including many with every other Friday off.
• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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. 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.

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.

Role Type

• 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.
• This position requires a security clearance.