Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer P5

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

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

Annual incentive programs (not guaran)

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer to support embedded control and diagnostic capabilities. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering for systems and software, aligning work to NIST RMF, advancing secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, and supporting security assessments for products used in both commercial and military engines.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and relocation flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required after day 1.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering activities aligned with NIST RMF and system security architectures.
• Embed security into system and software designs and SSDLC practices.
• Support security assessment packages (SSP, SCTM, POA&M) and interfaces with assessors.
• Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Mentor junior engineers on secure design principles and drive risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Embedded security

Security engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer to support embedded control and diagnostic capabilities. This role focuses on cybersecurity engineering for systems and software, aligning work to NIST RMF, advancing secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, and supporting security assessments for products used in both commercial and military engines.

Location and Work Setup

• Location: East Hartford, CT
• Work mode: Onsite
• Onsite note: Onsite employees will work primarily onsite. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 132,400 - 251,600 per year

Role Summary

The Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer will lead cybersecurity engineering aligned with NIST RMF, embed security into system and software designs, execute SSDLC practices, and support security assessment packages. The position also requires a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering activities aligned with NIST RMF, including system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, document, and maintain system security architecture, design artifacts, and cybersecurity engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and program engineering teams to embed security requirements and controls into system and software designs.
• Drive development and execution of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
• Support preparation of security assessment packages, including SSP, SCTM, and POA&M, and interface with internal and external assessors.
• Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Champion cybersecurity best practices and mentor junior engineers on secure design principles.
• Contribute to technical reviews, design decisions, and risk mitigation strategies as a senior technical authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, NIST, and corporate cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• Experience: 10 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree, or 7 years’ experience with an advanced degree
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Post-day 1 requirement: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)

Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS)

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines, including power and thermal management systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic and health management systems that monitor products, forecast events, and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is working on system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or cybersecurity
• DoD, aerospace, or critical infrastructure cybersecurity experience
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, automated security tooling, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with embedded systems security
• Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and lead complex technical initiatives
• Leadership and strong communication skills