RTX

aerospace and defense

SeniorPrincipalSoftwareSecurityEngineer

$132–252k Tucson, Arizona, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Principal Software Security Engineer at RTX. Skills: Software Security, Embedded Systems, C++, Real-time Software. Provide world class Security Software. Understand real-time software design”

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

solving the world’s most complex problems; develop or review detail solutions at the source code level

Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance, U. S. citizenship, DoD Clearance: Secret, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance, program access after start

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), 10 years of relevant software experience, C / C++, Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar, Embedded Software Security experience, Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Level U. S. security clearance, U. S. citizenship

Nice to Have

validation and verification of software applications, Linux/Unix environment, Interfacing with FPGAs, Interfacing with low-level memory drivers, Inter-processor communication, ARM Architecture, Secure boot concepts, Crypto graphic Algorithms, real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs, security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, policy management, Agile and DevSecOps environments, Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks, software configuration management tools, bug tracking tools, Python, Perl, modern computer architectures, hardware technologies, PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

What You'll Do.

Provide world class Security Software

Understand real-time software design

Involve with application and embedded software design

Apply System Security principles

Develop software applications using C and C++

Understand how position's efforts affect the “big picture”

Develop or review detail solutions

Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team

Work in a common development environment

Interface with customer community

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team; Interface with customer community to review technical design

Communication Scope

review technical design; support verification of system maturity

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-05-26 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) **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:** DoD Clearance: Secret **Security Clearance Status:** Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's 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. Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Sr Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ. * [Raytheon Tucson, AZ Location](https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location) * [Our Culture | RTX Careers](https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/culture#benefits) _What You Will Do:_ Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in deployed missile systems. * This position requires understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implem

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