Systems Security Engineer I – Anti-Tamper / Program Protection (Onsite-Tucson, AZ) – P1

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Systems Security Engineer I (P1) to join the SSE team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role focuses on protecting embedded weapons systems through Anti-Tamper, cybersecurity, and software assurance across DoD programs.

The position requires a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance. You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams to design, implement, test and field real-time security solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience or coursework in SSE, Anti-Tamper, cybersecurity, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Support SSE solution implementations in Raytheon products.
• Collaborate with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, costs and schedules.
• Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules and risk mitigation strategies.
• Guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems.
• Conduct attack threat modeling and CPI assessments.
• Develop top-level system requirements and map to subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with DoD release and export licensing policies.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Anti-Tamper

Cybersecurity

Embedded Systems

Real-time Embedded

Software/Firmware

Team Collaboration

Education

STEM Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon is seeking a well-qualified Systems Security Engineer I (P1) to join our Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team in developing solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Anti-Tamper (AT), Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our Warfighters. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products
• Collaborate with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies
• Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems
• Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Develop top-level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience and/or coursework with one or more of the following: System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems Security, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Software, Real-time Embedded Systems.
• We Prefer Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Applied engineering experience or coursework with exposure in one or more of the following domains: Systems Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware development, Systems Integration and/or Test, ASIC development, Systems Security, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Digital Electronics design or similar work history.
• Past work experience (professional or academic) interacting with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including electrical, mechanical, software and logistics engineers.
• Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering.
• Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Location Information

This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. Virtual Fly Over City of Tucson & Community, YouTube Video Links: “Raytheon In Tucson”: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location “Tucson is Awesome”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i65wOwKcNIQ “Winter in Tucson”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZdKKkF0QkE 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.