Collins
Aerospace and Defense
Sr.EmbeddedSystemsSecurityEngineer
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“Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer at Collins. Skills: Embedded Systems Security, Cybersecurity Engineering, Risk Management Framework. Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition. Support requirement allocation”
Industry & Context.
Assessing security vulnerabilities; Remediation recommendations
Secret Clearance required, U. S. citizenship required, Active and transferable security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable SECRET clearance, U. S. citizenship required, 5 years prior relevant experience, 3 years of experience, Experience in requirement definition, Experience generating Verification Items, Experience with requirement management tools
Nice to Have
Active TOP SECRET clearance, Experience with Risk Management Framework, Experience with embedded cryptography, Experience with NSA cryptographic certification, Cybersecurity-related certifications, Familiarity with Program Protection Plan, Familiarity with Program Protection Implementation Plan, Willingness to learn satellite systems, Willingness to learn communication systems, Willingness to learn security technologies, Willingness to develop professional skills
What You'll Do.
Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition
Support requirement allocation
Support requirement implementation
Support requirement verification
Provide guidance on security technologies
Support defining cybersecurity requirements
Support defining design artifacts
Support defining architecture artifacts
Participate in system design discussions
Provide cybersecurity engineering input
Collaborate with systems engineers
Collaborate with developers
Integrate cybersecurity considerations
Participate in cybersecurity focused System Verification
Participate in cybersecurity focused System Validation
Write test procedures
Provide remediation recommendations
Prepare cybersecurity documentation
Maintain cybersecurity documentation
Collaborate with program disciplines
Collaborate with engineering disciplines
Ensure cybersecurity solution alternatives
Contribute to culture of learning
Maintain awareness of security threats
Maintain awareness of industry best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engineering teams; System Security Engineering Team
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-02 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2 **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:** Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 You will be a member of the Collins Product Cybersecurity Organization (PCO) supporting strategic defense and protected communication systems programs. We are a growing business developing new products in an aggressive and competitive market. The new designs are exciting and technically challenging. The Product Cybersecurity Engineering DoD East Massachusetts team is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Security Engineer to support programs for our US military, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. Our goal is to align each new hire with a position that best suits their skills and allows for career growth. The ideal candidate will be skilled in requirement allocation and decomposition, analyzing system architectures, designing security features and principles, assessing security vulnerabilities (scanning), and formal cybersecurity test and evaluation (CT&E). The candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering and work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams on the program they support. **This role will be worked onsite in Marlborough, MA. Relocation assistance is not available. Requires an active and transferrable SECRET clearance prior to day1.** **What You Will Do:** * Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification utilizing system engineering practices; providing guidance and direction related to security technologies. * S
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