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Embedded Software Security Engineer I - S3E

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

As a System Security software engineer, you will be involved with application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software.

Requirements Summary

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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OtherSoftware Security Engineer
2026-09-29
United States of America
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
Onsite

Requirements

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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​
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field
  • Experience with C / C++ 
  • Active/Existing Secret level U.S Security clearance
  • Experience/Knowledge of any of the following:
  • Linux/Unix environment
  • FPGAs
  • Inter-processor communication
  • ARM Architecture
  • Secure boot concepts
  • Cryptographic Algorithms or Concepts
  • Embedded Software and or Hardware
  • Embedded Operating Systems - VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
  • Agile and DevSecOps environments
  • Configuration Management Tools - Git
  • Python or similar languages
DoD Clearance: Secret
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 Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking for a Software Engineer in Tucson, AZ. Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in deployed missile systems. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum process to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms.


This position requires the interest and ability to learn real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.



Responsibilities

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  • →As a System Security software engineer, you will be involved with application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software.
  • →Learn and apply System Security principles to the design and implementation of Missile software applications.
  • →Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
  • →Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
  • →Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements.
  • →Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
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* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information:

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 


As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Us-Az-Tucson
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026
Last seen
September 30, 2026

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Embedded Software Security Engineer I - S3E