Systems Security Engineer II – Anti-Tamper / Program Protection

This onsite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) role in Tucson, AZ supports the development of embedded security solutions focused on program protection for embedded weapons systems at Raytheon. The position involves applying systems security engineering practices to help define requirements, evaluate threats, and support compliance across relevant DoD technology release and export licensing policies.

As a Systems Security Engineer II, you will contribute to SSE solution implementation and perform structured security analysis that includes attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments. This is an entry level opportunity within the SSE domain, aligned to work on program protection needs for embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products by defining requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies
• Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience or coursework with one or more of the following: System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems Security, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Software, Real-time Embedded Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Applied engineering experience or coursework with exposure to one or more domains including systems engineering, software or firmware development, systems integration and/or test, ASIC development, digital electronics design, model-based systems engineering, or similar work history
• Experience supporting DoD programs or working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-5230.28
• Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Active/Current DoD security clearance
• Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience

Security Clearance and U.S. Eligibility 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 clearance
• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security clearance status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is required; DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles and adjudicates the security clearance process

Compensation and Work Location

• Location: Tucson, AZ, United States of America (onsite)
• Salary: USD 68,900 - 131,100 per yearly
• Onsite role: employees work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance employees

Benefits

• Relocation Eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Additional Program Information

• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance
• This role is U.S.-based; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though RTX may shorten or extend the window based on candidate flow and business necessity

RTX values include Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.