Principal Embedded Software Security Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Security Engineer

Join Raytheon in Tucson, AZ as a Principal Embedded Software Security Engineer, applying for an onsite role with a DoD Secret clearance requirement.

AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9020, 9000 South Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA

Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Design, develop, integrate, and test real‑time missile software and firmware.
• Apply system security principles to harden radar software applications.
• Develop software using C and C++ on various computing platforms.
• Understand real‑time performance implications of system security implementations.
• Collaborate with Systems Security Engineering to define and implement requirements.
• Support program efforts in a common development environment.
• Interface with the customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.
• Work onsite in Tucson, AZ.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with C/C++, VxWorks or similar real‑time OS.
• Experience with AMD Xilinx Ultra Scale+ or Versal MPSoC or similar embedded processors.
• Embedded software security experience.
• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance as described above.

• Experience with Raytheon Ultra Stack hardware, cipher algorithms, or ARM architecture.
• Experience in qualification and verification of software applications.
• Experience designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real‑time security‑oriented solutions on DoD programs.
• Experience using security‑relevant tools for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
• Experience in Agile and Dev Sec Ops , Scrum/Kanban frameworks.
• Experience with software configuration management and bug‑tracking tools.
• Proficiency with Python or Perl.
• Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies such as PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA, FPGAs, ASICs.

USD 101,000 – 203,000

• Competitive total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Tucson offers a friendly and laid‑back environment with bright blue skies, abundant sunshine, and a vibrant tech community. The campus is located in a region known for its beautiful mountains and Sonoran Desert landscape.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable law.