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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Security Engineer - II, Onsite - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Goleta, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,800.0 - $144,200.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Computing Platforms, ARM Architecture, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Serial ATA, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, PCI Express, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Software Security, SC Clearance, Containerization, Yocto, Hardware Infrastructure, U-Boot, Devsecops - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0aa7802a61293c2d ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant software experience * Experience developing software using C / C++. * Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar * The ability to obtain and maintain an ***interim Secret U.S. security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors. * Embedded Software Security experience. * Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred) * Cyber security experience. Using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management. * Secure boot, containerization and hardening concepts * Static analysis concepts, methods & tools * Petalinux/Yocto operating systems * Cryptographic Algorithms * Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments * Python / Perl * Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including: * ARM Architecture * Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA * Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) * Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) * Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools * Experience with validation and verification of software applications ## Description Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software. * Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms * Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs * Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations. * Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment 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., * Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. * This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Why Security-First Development Helps You Ship Better Software Faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1568-why-security-first-development-helps-you-ship-better-software-faster) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)