Product Cybersecurity Engineer II; ONSITE

Product Cybersecurity Engineer II (ONSITE)

Location: HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA  USA

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

The Avionics Product Cybersecurity Engineering team is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer II. This shared services team supports the development of products throughout the Avionics Strategic Business Unit wherever the customer has security requirements or the system is exposed to cyber threats through connectivity or operational use. We develop tools and testing techniques to highlight residual defects in product design or implementation, which can lead to vulnerabilities that negatively impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Team members pursue security excellence by embedding with design and implementation teams as subject‑matter experts supporting our Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC).

This on‑site position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Develop and execute fuzzing and robustness tests to evaluate a product’s attack surface.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments of proposed and in‑service systems.
• Embed with development teams to address product security concerns.
• Develop threat models and data flow diagrams to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and at rest.
• Assist with implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies.
• Assist with creation of security documentation to support Airworthiness Certification.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience coding in C, C++, Python, or Rust.
• Fluency in the software development domain and a passion for cybersecurity.

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity.
• Embedded software development experience in a Linux OS environment.
• Networking experience – Layer 2/Layer 3/Layer 4 protocols.
• Knowledge of Threat Models and Data Flow Diagrams.
• Data/network security implementations with Linux OS.
• Understanding of tailoring and hardening of Linux OS.
• Familiarity with system and application penetration testing.
• Experience with SAST and analyzing security impact of code defects.
• Executing system & application fuzzing / resiliency tests.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Industry‑recognized security certifications (e.g., Sec+, OSCP, CISSP, etc.) desirable.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD – 130,000 USD. This range 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.…