Embedded Software Security Engineer I

RTX•El Segundo, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

RTX seeks an Embedded Software Security Engineer I to develop and support security software for deployed sensor systems across various platforms. The role involves applying software security principles throughout embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software, and developing applications in multiple programming languages across a variety of computing platforms. The engineer ensures that Software Product Assurance processes are followed and understands real-time software design and the performance implications of security implementations. The role also collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams on Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) execution, development, and deployment requirements, and works in a common development environment that helps programs leverage specific capabilities. This is an onsite position at RTX’s El Segundo, California campus. An active, existing Secret-level U.S. government security clearance is required before starting and on day one; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution.
Experience developing and testing or debugging software using C, C++, or a similar object-oriented programming language, and experience with scripting languages such as Python and Perl.
Strong object-oriented design knowledge.
Active and existing Secret-level security clearance required.
Education or on-the-job experience in one or more of the following: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), kernel or device driver development, or software integration.
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
Experience developing software in a team-based environment, with strong teamwork and communication skills.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of software development processes and experience participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
Experience developing real-time software on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded processors.
Hardware/software integration experience.
Familiarity with interface protocols such as PCIe, GPIO, I2C, and SATA.
Experience with cryptographic algorithms.
Experience developing embedded software using ADA, Rust, or similar secure programming languages.
Modeling and simulation knowledge, including experience with MATLAB.
Cybersecurity experience with security-relevant tools and devices for vulnerability scanning, security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
Experience with product development using Scrum techniques in the Agile software development process.
Experience implementing and using DevSecOps pipelines, including static code analysis, automated builds, and automated testing with continuous integration/continuous delivery and a test-driven development approach.
Familiarity with containerization technologies and software hardening techniques.
Familiarity with software tools such as Git, GitLab, CMake, Eclipse, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Google Test, and Qt.

Responsibilities

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 Software Product Assurance processes are followed on programs.
Understand real-time software design and the performance implications of specific system security implementations.
Work with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement TDMC-based execution, development, and deployment requirements.
Work in a common development environment to support programs in leveraging specific capabilities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program factors