Senior Software Security Engineer

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Tucson, AZ, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Software Applications Computing Platforms ARM Architecture Bug Tracking Systems C++ (Programming Language) Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Perl (Programming Language) Embedded Software Serial ATA Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
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Integrated Development Environments Python (Programming Language) Network Security PCI Express Scrum Methodology Real-Time Operating Systems Software Configuration Management Software Engineering VxWorks Software Security Hardware Infrastructure U-Boot Devsecops

Job description

This position requires understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.

Involve with application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software.

Apply System Security principles to the design and implementation of Missile 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.

Able to understand how position’s efforts affect the ā€œbig pictureā€ of the missile system and be able to develop or review detail solutions at the source code level.

Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements.

Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.

Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant software experience

Experience with C / C++

Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors

Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar

The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Level U.S. security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start . U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Embedded Software Security experience

Experience/Knowledge of any of the following:

Linux/Unix environment

Interfacing with FPGAs

Interfacing with low-level memory drivers

Inter-processor communication

ARM Architecture

Secure boot concepts

Cryptographic Algorithms

Experience designing, implementing, testing, 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 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 / Perl

Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies including:

PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA

Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

About the company

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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