Senior Systems Security Engineer - P3 (Onsite-Goleta, CA)

RTX•Goleta, CA
•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P3 to join the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air department. The role applies technical knowledge in Anti-Tamper and embedded cybersecurity to help ensure secure products are delivered to end users. The engineer contributes individually and as a team leader to program deliverables and milestones, including communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers. The position follows Raytheon Systems Engineering processes to develop, design, integrate, test, and evaluate security solutions within embedded systems. It is based onsite in Goleta, California, and may require travel up to 25%. The role offers training through the Raytheon Anti-Tamper Learning program and Raytheon Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The posting specifies an active, existing DoD Secret clearance is required on day one.
  • Experience in design, development, or implementation in at least one of these areas: Anti-Tamper (hardware, software, or systems), cybersecurity, or software assurance.
  • At least 3 years of progressive hands-on technical experience related to Systems or 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 using secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies, and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience generating Anti-Tamper, cybersecurity, 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.
  • Cybersecurity certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140, such as CISSP, GSLC, or CEH.
  • Background in both Systems Engineering and Software Engineering practices.
  • An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Business Administration, and/or Robotics.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and 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 Systems Security Engineering requirements.
  • Perform 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 is available.
  • 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 annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and other factors
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