RTX

3 weeks ago

Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer P4 (Onsite)

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Job Summary

Lead the requirements definition, architecture, and low-level design of embedded cybersecurity software for aircraft engine control systems. Ensure secure/safe architecture compliant with MIL-STD-516/DO-178, perform cybersecurity maturity assessments, develop security tools, and advance the Avionics SSDLC while mentoring junior engineers in a high-impact aerospace environment.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the requirements definition, architecture, and low-level design of embedded product cybersecurity software.
•Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements while maintaining adherence to airworthiness standards MIL-STD-516 and/or DO-178.
•Lead vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, Fuzzing / Resiliency Tests and other security evaluation.
•Develop, deploy and automate security tools.
•Coach and delegate work to lower-level professionals, review technical output, and identify process improvements to increase efficiency.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
•8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years’ experience
•Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
•Strong focus on cybersecurity process, governance, and policies
•Background in aviation safety processes

Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefenseEmbedded systems

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadership

Tech Stack:C/C++Embedded softwareMIL-STD-516DO-178NIST CSFRMFSSDLCFuzzingPenetration testing

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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