Principal Embedded System Security Engineer (Onsite - Largo, FL) Secret clearance required

RTX•Largo, FL

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Embedded System Security Engineer will join Collins Aerospace’s Product Cybersecurity Organization, supporting strategic defense and protected communication systems programs for U.S. military and international customers. The role supports multiple contracts, with placement intended to align each hire’s skills and career growth. The engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to incorporate cybersecurity into systems, assess vulnerabilities, and support formal cybersecurity testing and evaluation. The position is onsite in Largo, Florida, and requires an active, transferable Secret clearance before starting. Relocation assistance is available. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering in Largo, Florida.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable Secret clearance required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Direct experience in System Security Engineering.
Experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to mission systems used in disconnected DoD environments.
Experience with general technical security concepts, technologies, and implementations.
Technical writing skills and ability to develop security documentation.
Analytical skills, including the ability to conduct in-depth analysis of system requirements.
Experience interpreting system models, diagrams, and architectures to assess security risks.
Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NSA cryptographic certification, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements, and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP).
Experience in at least two of the following areas: systems, test, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
Familiarity with DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Cameo (MBSE experience), or other systems modeling and agile tools.
Advanced security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Sec+) and an electrical or computer engineering degree.
Prior experience with security protocols used in embedded systems and communications for aerospace environments.
Familiarity with DoD-focused security assessment tools, such as SCC, NMAP, Evaluate-STIG, Nessus, ACAS, Vulnerator, or eMASSster.
Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.
Demonstrates RTX leadership behaviors, including collaboration, effective communication, courage, customer focus, talent development, results orientation, and trust.

Responsibilities

Lead system certification and accreditation efforts, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) and National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 Cryptographic Certification.
Lead cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification using systems engineering practices.
Analyze system requirements, models, and diagrams to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
Participate in system design discussions and provide security engineering input.
Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate security considerations into system design.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture and continuous learning.
Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices.
Participate in security-focused system verification and validation, including writing test plans and procedures, conducting tests, and analyzing remediation recommendations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student loan repayment program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Carrot Health fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and applicable collective-bargaining agreement.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.