Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection / Anti-Tamper) - (On-site Tewksbur...

Job Description

Date Posted : 2025-07-21

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA131 : Tewksbury, MA Bldg 1 Assabet 50 Apple Hill Drive Assabet - Building 1, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection / Anti-Tamper)- P5 to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team for the Systems Directorate in developing solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection on embedded weapons systems. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our Warfighters. The individual will work with the program and customer in the development of the system, providing strategic input and planning for the system, applications, architecture, and design in a dynamic, agile development environment. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Tewksbury, MA

What You Will Do

Support implementation of SSE solutions into RTX products

Interact with customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness

Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans

Plan and guide SSE implementations in customer systems

Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues

Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

Developing top-level system requirements, and flowing down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystem

Understanding, and compliance with, DoD technology release and export licensing policies

Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using

DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as ACAS, STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS

Performing Task Lead duties (e.g., task planning, product owner, scrum master)

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 10 years of prior relevant experience

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 technical leadership

Experience in the fields of System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, AT, cybersecurity, or embedded security

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in design, development and fielding of SSE systems

Software, Firmware, & Microelectronics Engineering, Cryptography and FPGA design

Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

Experience in the implementation and business growth of SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle

Experience in solutions meeting robust SSE systems security requirements

DoD Top Secret clearance with current SSBI within last 5 years desired

Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570 / DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH

Program management experience with SSE

Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI-S-5230.28

Aircraft / weapons integration experience

Strategic planning and proposal writing skills

Candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment

Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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