Embedded Software Security Engineer I
About The Position
At RTX, the Embedded Software Security Engineer will help develop and support security software for deployed sensor systems on various platforms. The role implements software security principles across embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software. It develops applications using multiple programming languages and computing platforms, ensures Software Product Assurance processes are followed, and considers the performance impact of security implementations in real-time software. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC)-based development and deployment requirements, and works in a common development environment to support program use of shared capabilities. The position is onsite at RTX’s El Segundo, California campus and requires an active, existing Secret security clearance on the first day of employment.
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.
- 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, software integration, or hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Experience developing software in a team-based development 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 (SDLC), including requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
- Experience developing real-time software on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or another embedded processor.
- 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, automated testing, 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’ ability to leverage specific capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
