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Raytheon

Principal Systems Security Engineer

goleta, CA

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Raytheon lists this Principal Systems Security Engineer opportunity in goleta, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P4 to join the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air department. The team member will apply their technical knowledge and expertise in the fields of Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity to ensure secure products are delivered to the end-user. The SSE will be responsible for individual and team leadership contributions to execute program deliverables and milestones, including communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers. The candidate will follow the Raytheon Systems Engineering processes to develop, design, integrate, test, and evaluate security solutions within embedded systems. Must be able to work independently and be a motivated self-starter. The individual must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance and work in classified areas. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do

Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis

Perform SSE requirements generation, derivation, decomposition, and analysis

Perform and document SSE trade-studies and provide path forward recommendations

Generate systems engineering modeling 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 in internal and external customer reviews and program milestones

Report tasking status and communications with program and functional leadership

Travel up to 25% as necessary

What You Will Learn

Raytheon Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Experience with design/development/implementation in at least one of the following areas: Anti-Tamper (HW, SW, Systems), Cybersecurity, Software Assurance

Minimum 6 years of progressive technical (hands‑on) 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 (DoD) programs.

Qualifications We Prefer

Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields

Experience in developing Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or Program Protection requirements, architectures and plans

Familiarity with software, firmware, microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design

Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments

Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSLC or CEH in accordance with DoDD 8570/8140

Working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-

Experience in aircraft/weapons system integration

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

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Worksite address

goleta, CA, 93116, US

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