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Software Security Engineer I

$62.9k - $119.7k
Full-time

RTX

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 2000 E El Segundo Blvd BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows 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.

Software Product Assurance team in El Segundo CA is seeking a highly motivated Software Security Engineer I to work onsite.

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 for embedded software design development integration and testing of real-time sensor software.

Develop software applications using multiple programming 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a Bachelors in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
  • Experience with C / C and experience with scripting languages like Python Perl or similar.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban or similar development environment as part of a software team
  • 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Education or on-the-job experience in: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); Kernel or Device Driver development; Software Integration; or similar.
  • Validation and verification of software applications
  • Full software development lifecycle for real-time embedded security-oriented products
  • Experience/Knowledge of several of the following:
  • Linux/Unix environment
  • Interfacing with FPGAs and ASICs
  • Interfacing with low-level memory drivers
  • Inter-processor communication
  • Interface protocols such as PCIe GPIO I2C and SATA
  • ARM Architecture
  • Secure boot concepts
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Containerization and software hardening techniques
  • Xilinx UltaScale MPSoC Versal or similar Embedded Processors
  • VxWorks Embedded Linux or similar embedded Operating System experience
  • Embedded Software Security
  • Use of software configuration management and bug tracking tools
  • DevSecOps tools Model-based Engineering and Test Driven Development

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 62900 USD - 119700 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 candidates 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 companys 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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