Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Marlborough, MA) Secret clearance required
Collins Aerospace · Massachusetts
📍 US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1via workdayFirst listed here 2026-10-02
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Date Posted:
2026-09-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1
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
Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
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.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
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 Florida team is hiring a Principal Embedded System Security Engineer to support programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. This team supports multiple Collins contracts and is seeking to fill roles across several open contracts – 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 System Security 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 supported.
What You Will Do:
Support system certification and accreditation efforts, including Risk Management
Framework (RMF) Authorization To Operate (ATO) and National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 Cryptographic Certification
Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification utilizing system engineering practices
Analyze system requirements, models, and diagrams to identify potential security vulnerabilities
Participate in system design discussions nd provide security engineering input
Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate security considerations into system design. Work as part of a team, contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices
Participate in Security focused-System Verification and Validation including writing test plans and procedures, performing test conduct, and providing remediation recommendation analysis
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and transferable SECRET U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) applied to mission systems used in disconnected DoD environments. Familiarity with general technical security concepts, technologies, and implementations
Technical writing skills and ability to develop security documentation
Experience interpreting system models, diagrams, and architectures to assess security risks
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic certification, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements, and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP)
Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security
Experience in at least two of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Exemplifies the RTX leadership behavior including collaboration, effective communications, courage, customer focus, develops talent, drives results, instills trust
Familiarity with DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Cameo (MBSE experience), or other systems modeling and agile tools
Advanced Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Sec+, etc.) and Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree
Experience working with security protocols used in embedded systems and communications for aerospace environments
Familiarity with DoD focused security assessment tools, e.g. SCC, NMAP, Evaluate-STIG, Nessus, ACAS, Vulnerator, eMASSster, etc.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages
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