Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Largo, FL or Marlborough, MA) Secret clearance required
Quick Summary
Perform RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) and NSA Type 1 Cryptographic Certification activities, including development and maintenance of required security documentation, evidence,
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~1 min readTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
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Active and transferable TOP SECRET clearance
Experience with NSA cryptographic certification, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements, and NIAP
Experience with DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Cameo (MBSE), or other systems modeling and agile tools
Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+) and/or an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree
Experience with security protocols used in embedded systems and communications for aerospace environments
Experience using DoD-focused security assessment tools such as SCC, NMAP, Evaluate-STIG, Nessus, ACAS, Vulnerator, eMASS, etc
Experience with satellite systems, communication systems, or other mission-critical embedded systems
Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical security risks and recommendations to engineering and program leadership
Demonstrated ability to drive security activities to completion and influence technical decisions
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 Sr. Embedded Systems 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 Cybersecurity Engineering and work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams on the program they support.
Responsibilities
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Perform RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) and NSA Type 1 Cryptographic Certification activities, including development and maintenance of required security documentation, evidence, and assessment artifacts
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Perform cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification across assigned system components and interfaces using systems engineering practices
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Analyze system requirements, models, interfaces, and architectures to identify security vulnerabilities, develop mitigation recommendations, and maintain traceability between security requirements and system implementation
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Lead security engineering inputs for assigned system design reviews and document security risks, requirements, recommendations, and resolution status
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Coordinate with systems engineers and software/hardware developers to integrate security requirements into system designs and track security issues through verification and closure
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Develop and execute security-focused Software Verification & Validation activities, including test plans, test procedures, test cases, test conduct, results documentation, and remediation analysis
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Coordinate assigned cybersecurity engineering activities across systems engineering, software, hardware, and test organizations and provide status and technical findings to program leadership
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Assess applicable security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry practices and evaluate their impact on assigned system architectures, requirements, and implementations
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What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 55%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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