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Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection / Anti-Tamper) - P5 (Onsite-Tucson, AZ)

RTX (Raytheon)Us-Az-Tucson-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ Bldg 801, AZFull-time132,400 USD - 251,600 USD

As a Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer, you will architect comprehensive security solutions for Raytheon's embedded defense systems, translating complex security requirements into implementable designs across software, firmware, and hardware domains. You'll serve as the technical authority on program protection strategies, conducting threat modeling, managing critical program information assessments, and ensuring compliance with defense export controls and technology protection policies. This role suits experienced security engineering leaders with deep expertise in anti-tamper technologies, DoD weapons system integration, and the ability to influence program direction at strategic levels while managing technical teams through agile development environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 10+ years of relevant systems security engineering experienceActive Secret-level DoD security clearance (transferable) and U.S. citizenshipDemonstrated technical leadership in anti-tamper, cybersecurity, or embedded security program protectionProven experience developing and implementing real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programsExpertise in threat modeling, systems requirements development, and security architecture for weapons systemsKnowledge of DoD directives, export controls, cryptography, and familiarity with software/firmware/microelectronics design
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About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.

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