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# Systems Security Engineer - Anti-Tamper/Program Protection

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Security Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Cacti
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-engineer-anti-tamper-program-protection-on-site-tucson-az-p3-phoenix-az--b2b6e977-55f8-44de-924c-bd25422b64af

## About the Role

* Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
 * Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security
 * Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs
 * Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies, * Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance
 * Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
 * Experience in developing Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or Program Protection requirements, architectures and plans
 * Familiarity with software, firmware, microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design
 * Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
 * Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSLC or CEH in accordance with DoDD 8570/8140
 * Working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-5230.28
 * Experience in aircraft/weapons system integration
 * Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cacti Graphing Tool, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Computer Security, Consulting, Cryptography, Customer Relations, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, DoD Secret Clearance, Electrical Engineering, FPGA Design, GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certificate, Government, Internet Security, Licensing, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, RTX, Realtime Operating System, Rehabilitation Act, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Security Clearance, Security Software, Supply Chain Management, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Testing, Threat Modeling, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan

## Description

* Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products
 * Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies
 * Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
 * Guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems
 * Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
 * Develop top-level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts
 * Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies
 * Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues


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