Principal Systems Security Engineer – P4 (Onsite-McKinney,TX)

RTX•McKinney, TX
•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P4 to join the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air department. The engineer will apply technical knowledge in Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity to help ensure secure products are delivered to end users. The position includes individual and team leadership contributions to program deliverables and milestones, including communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers. The engineer will follow Raytheon Systems Engineering processes to develop, design, integrate, test, and evaluate security solutions within embedded systems. The role requires working independently, maintaining an active DoD Secret security clearance, and working in classified areas. Up to 25% travel is required. This is an onsite position in McKinney, Texas. The position offers exposure to the Raytheon Anti-Tamper Learning program and Raytheon Cybersecurity Bootcamp. Relocation assistance is available. The stated salary range is $107,500–$204,500, with benefits and potential incentive compensation subject to eligibility and other factors.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience with design, development, or implementation in at least one of these areas: Anti-Tamper (hardware, software, or systems), Cybersecurity, or Software Assurance.
  • At least 6 years of progressive hands-on technical experience related to Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements determination, development, and implementation.
  • Experience designing, implementing, testing, and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense programs.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience generating Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or program protection requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, or policies.
  • Experience in Software, Firmware, and Microelectronics Engineering, cryptography, and FPGA design.
  • Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, or policies.
  • Experience with attack threat modeling or Critical Program Information Assessments.
  • Cyber certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140, such as CISSP, GSLC, or CEH.
  • Background in both Systems Engineering and Software Engineering practices.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Business Administration, and/or Robotics.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis.
  • Generate, derive, decompose, and analyze SSE requirements.
  • Conduct and document SSE trade studies and provide recommendations for a path forward.
  • Generate systems engineering models and artifacts, including functional block, sequence, and activity diagrams.
  • Develop the program Anti-Tamper Plan.
  • Develop and execute Verification and Validation (V&V) plans and procedures.
  • Present at internal and external customer reviews and program milestones.
  • Report tasking status and communicate with program and functional leadership.
  • Travel up to 25% as necessary.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • 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
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.
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