Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Marlborough, MA) Secret Clearance required

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Generous 401(k) plan

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to join their team in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The role involves supporting various defense and communication systems programs, focusing on cybersecurity requirements and system engineering practices.

Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, an active security clearance, and experience in system design and cybersecurity. The position includes a range of benefits such as medical insurance, vacation time, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience (or three with an advanced degree).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and developers for system design integration.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity-related documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

System design

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Embedded systems experience

Verification Items generation

Requirement management tools

Education

Degree in STEM or advanced degree with relevant experience

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

CONFLUENCE

JAMA

CAMEO

Job description

About the Role

You will be a member of the Collins Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) supporting strategic defense and protected communication systems programs. The new designs are exciting and technically challenging, and the role supports U.S. military programs to keep the world safe from foreign threats.

What You Will Do

• Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification utilizing system engineering practices; providing guidance and direction related to security technologies.
• Support defining cybersecurity requirements, design, and architecture artifacts.
• Participate in system design discussions and provide cybersecurity engineering input.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate cybersecurity considerations into system design.
• Participate in cybersecurity-focused System Verification and Validation, including writing test plans and procedures, performing test conduct, and providing remediation recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity-related documentation such as the Risk Management Framework System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, and Plan of Actions and Milestones.
• Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines to ensure cybersecurity solution alternatives.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices, becoming a valued member of the System Security Engineering Team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced degree in a related field with at least five years of relevant experience (or three years if holding an advanced degree).
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience in system requirement definition, allocation, and decomposition, preferably with embedded systems.
• Experience in generating Verification Items (VIs) and determining formal verification methods (inspection, analysis, demonstration, and/or test) for allocated requirements.
• Experience with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, CONFLUENCE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., JAMA, CAMEO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and transferable Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and embedded cryptography.
• Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic certification.
• Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
• Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) and Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) required by DoDI 5000.2 and DoDI 5200.39.
• Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.
• Willingness to develop professional skills in cybersecurity, RMF, and embedded cryptography.
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• And more!

Equal Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other applicable 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.