Principal Software Engineer - Software Security

Date Posted:

2023-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ861: RMS Rita Road Bldg 9030 9000 South Rita Road Building 9030, Tucson, AZ, 85747 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:
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.

The Software Security Sensors and Effectors Department’s mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in deployed missile systems. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum process to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a diverse workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms.

Job Summary:
This position requires understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations. The candidate will require the ability to understand how their efforts affect the “big picture” of the missile system and be able to develop or review detail solutions at the source code level.
This position is fulltime onsite in Tucson, AZ - https://jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/living-in-tucson

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • As a Principal System Security Software Engineer, you will be involved with software and firmware design, 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • Typically Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math or related engineering/science discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.

  • Experience working in a team environment developing and integrating software applications.

  • Experience working on Embedded Systems

  • Experience with C / C++

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math or related engineering/science discipline

  • Experience designing, implementing, testing, integrating, 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 and knowledge of Embedded Software Security concepts and practices (highly valued)

  • Experience with Xilinx products (MPSoCs) and development environments
    (highly valued)

  • Experience with VxWorks and Workbench (highly valued)

  • Experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments

  • Experience in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and development environments

  • Experience using software configuration management and bug tracking tools

  • Experience with Python or similar scripting language

  • Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies including:

    • ARM and or x86 Architectures

    • PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA

    • Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

    • Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

What We Offer

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the outstanding benefits on offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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