Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer at Raytheon summary:
Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing real-time, security-hardened embedded/missile radar software using C/C++ on RTOS platforms (e.g., VxWorks). Role involves applying system security principles, working with systems security engineers and customers, performing verification/qualification, and supporting DoD programs requiring an active transferable Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Preferred skills include FPGA/SoC (Xilinx Ultra Scale+/Versal), ARM architectures, crypto/hardware knowledge, Dev Sec Ops /Agile practices, and scripting (Python/Perl).
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
AZ204: RMS Rita Road Bldg South Rita Rd Building 9020, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance:Secret
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon Software Security Sensors and Effectors Department is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ .
“Raytheon In Tucson”:
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer, you will be involved with software and firmware design as well as development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software.
Apply System Security principles to the design and implementation of hardened Radar software applications.
Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements.
Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.
Work onsite in Tucson, AZ.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with C / C++, and VxWorks or similar.
Embedded Software Security experience.
The ability to obtain an interim secret U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with AMD Xilinx Ultra Scale+ or Versal MPSoC or similar Embedded Processors.
Prior experience working with Raytheon Ultra Stack Hardware / Cyrpto algorithms / ARM architecture is highly preferred.
Experience with qualification and verification of software applications
Experience designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred)
Experience using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
Experience in Agile and Dev Sec Ops environments
Experience in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and development environments
Experience using software configuration management and bug tracking tools
Experience with Python / Perl
Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including:
PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
What We Offer:
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