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# Principal Systems Engineer - Anti-Tamper / Program Protection (On-site Tucson, AZ) - P4

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc354c0beee85585

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System requirements definition?, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 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

## 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
 * Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues


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