Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Security Engineer to support the Product Cybersecurity Engineering DoD East Massachusetts team. The role contributes to US military and protected communication systems programs through cybersecurity requirements, architecture input, system verification and validation activities, and required RMF documentation. This position is onsite in Marlborough, MA and requires an active, transferable Secret clearance prior to day 1.

Role Overview

As a senior engineer on the System Security Engineering Team, you will help decompose and allocate cybersecurity requirements, provide security architecture guidance, support verification planning and execution, and maintain cybersecurity documentation aligned with the Risk Management Framework. You will coordinate with systems engineers and developers to integrate cybersecurity considerations into system design and support program collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification using system engineering practices, including guidance and direction related to security technologies.
• Support the development of cybersecurity requirements and contribute to design and architecture artifacts.
• Participate in system design discussions and provide cybersecurity engineering input.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate cybersecurity considerations into system design.
• Contribute to cybersecurity focused System Verification and Validation by writing test plans and procedures, performing test conduct, and providing remediation recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including a Risk Management Framework System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, and Plan of Actions and Milestones.
• Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines and support cybersecurity solution alternatives.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to collaboration and continuous learning.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices while supporting system security engineering activities.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
• ACTIVE and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
• Experience with (system) requirement definition, allocation, and decomposition, preferably with embedded systems.
• Experience generating Verification Items (VIs) and determining formal verification methods (inspection, analysis, demonstration, and/or test) for allocated requirements.
• Experience with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, CONFLUENCE) including MBSE tools (e.g., JAMA, CAMEO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and transferable TOP SECRET clearance.
• Experience in cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and embedded cryptography.
• Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic certification.
• Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
• Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) and Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) required by DoDI 5000.2 and DoDI 5200.39.
• Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.
• Willingness to develop professional skills in cybersecurity, RMF, and embedded cryptography.
• Self-starter mindset with limited direction and minimal supervision.

Tools and Technologies

• DOORS
• JIRA
• CONFLUENCE
• JAMA
• CAMEO
• MBSE
• CT&E

Compensation and Location

Location: Marlborough, MA (onsite).
Salary Range: USD 86,800 to 165,200 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs for hired applicants, based on position level and whether the role is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement