RTX

aerospace and defense

PrincipalSystemsSecurityEngineerP4(Onsite-CA)

$118–225k Goleta, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Systems Security Engineer – P4 (Onsite-CA) at RTX. Skills: Anti-Tamper, embedded Cybersecurity, Systems Security Engineering. Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis. Perform SSE requirements generation, derivation, decomposition, and analysis”

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

provide path forward recommendations

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required, Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current, Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, work in classified areas, up to 25% travel required, Onsite position

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active and transferable U. S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date., U. S. citizenship is required, as only U. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Experience in the development, design, and/or implementation of embedded security products and technologies

Nice to Have

Experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Experience with the Anti-Tamper Engineering Framework (ATEF), Familiarity with DoD Instruction 8510. 01 Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, Experience with Defense-Grade and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf security devices and components, Experience with engineering team leadership

What You'll Do.

Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis

Perform SSE requirements generation

Perform and document SSE trade-studies and provide path forward recommendations

Generate systems engineering modeling and artifacts

including functional block

and activity diagrams

Develop the program Anti-Tamper Plan

Develop and execute Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans and Procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Present in internal and external customer reviews and program milestones; Report tasking status and communications with program and functional leadership

Communication Scope

communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ **Security Clearance Type:** Secret - Current **Security Clearance Status:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. Raytheon is seeking a **Principal Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P4** to join the SSE Sensors, Space, & Air department. The team member will apply their technical knowledge and expertise in the fields of Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity to ensure secure products are delivered to the end-user. The SSE will be responsible for individual and team leadership contributions to execute program deliverables and milestones, including communications and briefings with internal stakeholders, leadership, and external customers. The candidate will follow the Raytheon Systems Engineering processes to develop, design, integrate, test, and

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