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# Embedded Software Security Engineer II - S3E

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, ARM Architecture, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Operating Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Scripting, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_875FC5C6D72FDE3BE7AF806B5B6C1738

## About the Role

Typically requires a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant software experience. Experience with C / C++. Experience working in Agile or similar development environment Experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl 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 validation and verification of software applications 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 with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar embedded Operating System experience Embedded Software Security experience Experience designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred) Experience in Kanban frameworks Experience using software configuration management and bug tracking tools

## Description

As a System Security software engineer, you will be involved 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. 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.