Systems Security Engineering Section Lead - M4 (Onsite)

Raytheon; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Section Lead - M4 to lead the SSE department onsite. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong SSE background, and leadership experience to guide security initiatives across defense programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with program managers, customers, and HR to hire, develop, and retain top security talent, while delivering architecture guidance and secure solutions aligned with DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience in System Security Engineering and/or Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Experience with NIST RMF is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture guidance and SSE expertise across programs.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, and talent development within SSE.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, CAMs, and IPTLs to align security objectives with program goals.
• Define SSE requirements with customers and assess system security trade‑offs.
• Oversee security controls planning, testing, and implementation across systems.

Skills

Security engineering

NIST RMF

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-07-13

Country: United States of America

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: Secret - Current

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.

The System Security Engineering (SSE) Department is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Section Lead - M4 a dynamic leader ready to shape the future of cyber‑resilient systems. SSE oversees all facets of cybersecurity and program protection, and this role is central to developing our talent, strengthening our engineering rigor, and driving secure solutions across critical defense programs. This is an onsite role at Raytheon.

What You Will Do

• Invest in the continuous growth of our engineers: deliver thoughtful performance feedback, guide career planning, and cultivate a strong internal pipeline of future technical leaders
• Translate business strategy into actionable direction for the section and communicate insights upward to department and directorate leaders
• Lead workforce planning to ensure programs have the right talent at the right time
• Manage tasking and ensure section members are positioned for both success and development
• Drive hiring excellence: shape requisitions, review resumes, interview candidates, participate in hiring events, make selection decisions, and lead onboarding
• Partner with HR to navigate and resolve personnel matters
• Collaborate closely with Program Managers, CAMs, and IPTLs to align technical execution with business objectives
• Engage directly with customers to define SSE requirements, evaluate solutions and trade studies, and communicate cost, system impacts, and security effectiveness
• Lead planning, estimating, execution oversight, project tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation
• Ensure robust compliance with NIST RMF controls and champion best‑in‑class security engineering practices
• Provide architecture expertise and guidance to programs on SSE approaches and challenges
• Support high‑visibility bids and proposals that shape future business
• Guide the definition, planning, and testing of security controls across networks, databases, OSs, hardware, and software components
• Integrate SSE development activities seamlessly across the system lifecycle
• Flow down top‑level security requirements to subsystems and guide implementation concepts
• Navigate and uphold DoD technology release and export licensing requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in System Security Engineering and/or Cybersecurity Engineering
• Experience working with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience managing, developing and motivating engineering teams
• Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and fielding SSE systems
• Experience driving SSE implementation and business growth across full system lifecycles
• Experience defining solutions that meet rigorous system security requirements
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance subject‑matter expert
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and artifacts (A/B analyses, ConOps, architectures, SEMP, etc.)
• Experience with matrixed organizations and Systems Engineering processes (EVMS, EAC, Agile, proposal development, etc.)

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
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. 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.

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