Systems Security Engineering Section Lead (M4) (Onsite)

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Country:

United States of America\n\n

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG\n\n

Position Role Type:

Onsite\n\n

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​\n\n

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret\n\n

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.

At Raytheon, our mission is driven by purpose: protecting our nation and allies, safeguarding freedoms, and staying ahead of evolving threats. With more than a century of pioneering engineering excellence, we apply deep technical expertise and innovative thinking to solve the most complex challenges of today’s missions — and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Join a team that tackles meaningful problems every day and helps create a safer, more secure world.

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 across Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD). 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 8+ years of progressive technical experience in Systems Engineering, including areas such as requirements analysis, system test, engineering studies, cybersecurity engineering, or capability integration
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree with 5+ years, OR 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Active and transferable Secret clearance required prior to start; U.S. citizenship required
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.)
At least 2 years within RMD, with strong knowledge of the matrix organization and RMD processes (EVMS, EAC, Agile, proposal development, etc.)

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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