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Software Security Engineer II

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01
Full-time
Onsite
$76K/yr - $144K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a highly motivated Software Security Engineer II to work onsite in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on implementing software security principles for embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
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Responsibilities

  • Implement Software Security principles for embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software
  • Develop software applications using multiple programming languages on a variety of computing platforms
  • Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs
  • Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations
  • Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements
  • Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities

Qualification

Required

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant software experience OR Master's in Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university
  • Experience with C / C++ AND experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or similar
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban or similar development environment as part of a software team
  • Education or on-the-job experience in: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); Kernel or Device Driver development; Software Integration; or similar
  • The ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret U.S. security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

  • Experience/Knowledge of several of the following:
  • Linux/Unix environment
  • Interfacing with FPGAs and ASICs
  • Interfacing with low-level memory drivers
  • Inter-processor communication
  • Interface protocols, such as PCIe, GPIO, I2C, and SATA
  • ARM Architecture
  • Secure boot concepts
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Containerization and software hardening techniques
  • RMF and TIG
  • Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors
  • VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar embedded Operating System experience
  • Petalinux or Yocto Operating System experience
  • Embedded Software Security
  • Use of software configuration management and bug tracking tools
  • DevSecOps tools, Model-based Engineering, and Test Driven Development
  • Validation and verification of software applications
  • Full software development lifecycle for real-time embedded security-oriented products

Benefits

  • 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
  • Holidays
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.7
Founded in 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://rtx.com/
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.7
Founded in 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://rtx.com/