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Principal Systems Security Engineer - P4 (Onsite-Goleta, CA)

goleta, CA

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Prattwhitney lists this Principal Systems Security Engineer - P4 (Onsite-Goleta, CA) opportunity in goleta, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Job Details

Date Posted: Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Summary

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 Anti-Tamper Learning program

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

Role Type & Location

This position is classified as: 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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