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2d ago

Embedded Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc Bloomington, MN

Bloomington, MN

2d ago

$119k - $126k/yr Full time Automation Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Native

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Job Description

Join a mission-focused agile team building embedded software that supports Land & Airborne Systems for products and services used to keep our heroes and nation safe. This fully on-site role in Bloomington, MN offers an exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development, paired with research-oriented work alongside award winning teams.

Benefits

401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Health-care benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Responsibilities

As an embedded software engineer for Land & Airborne Systems, you will be part of an agile software team developing software for embedded systems, products, and services. The work is designed to deliver practical solutions in support of national security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire
Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities

Helpful Skills and Experience

Expert level programming experience in C and C++, with knowledge of python or Rust
Solid background in embedded software development, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration
Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience or experience working in a regulated industry
Expertise applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
Collaborative team player, with interest in providing technical leadership and positioning others for success
Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
Knowledgeable or familiar with containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes

Workplace Options

Fully on-site in Bloomington, MN
During on-site work, you will be part of the Bloomington, MN team

Salary: USD 118,570 - 126,000 per year.

Technology stack: C, C++, Python, Rust, Linux, RTOS, Docker, Kubernetes, DO-178.

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3d ago

Senior Aerospace Cybersecurity Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

3d ago

Full time Senior Aerospace Aerospace & Defense

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Job Description

Pittsburgh, PA (onsite)

Join a team supporting aerospace and defense programs, where your work directly strengthens the security of hardware and embedded systems used in the field. In this Senior role, you will lead cybersecurity efforts end-to-end, from threat modeling and security architecture reviews to testing, secure development support, and customer-facing engagements.

What you’ll do

Lead cybersecurity activities for aerospace and avionics programs.
Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews.
Support secure software development and security-critical practices including code signing, cryptography, secure boot, and secure firmware update processes.
Conduct cybersecurity testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Define cybersecurity measures for aerospace embedded systems, controllers, and aircraft platforms.
Support compliance with aerospace and federal cybersecurity requirements.
Review customer requirements and contribute to proposal development, including responses to RFIs/RFQs.
Interface with customers, federal contractors, and internal engineering teams.
Support lab-based testing and occasional on-site assessments at customer and aircraft locations.

What you bring

8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
3+ years of aerospace cybersecurity experience.
Experience with aerospace threat modeling and risk assessments.
Embedded systems security background.
Working knowledge of cryptography and code signing.
Experience with vulnerability management.
Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Knowledge of hardware security and root-of-trust concepts.
Familiarity with aerospace and security standards including DO-326A / ED-202A, DO-356A, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and FIPS 140-3.
Experience supporting ITAR-controlled and/or federal aerospace programs.

Additional experience that helps

Experience supporting FAA, DoD, defense, or commercial aerospace programs.
Knowledge of aircraft control systems, avionics, and aerospace hardware security architectures.

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22d ago

Embedded System Security Engineer

Belcan Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

22d ago

$90k - $160k/yr Full time Embedded Systems Embedded Systems Security Information Security

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Job Description

This Embedded System Security Engineer role supports cyber-physical embedded systems for engine controls on airborne platforms, with a focus on system security and secure cyber-resilient implementations.

Responsibilities

Define the technology and processes needed to satisfy product requirements for system security against cyber threats.
Assist customer programs with secure cyber resilient system (SCRS) implementation, including:
- Task planning
- Requirements development, derivation, and implementation
- Risk assessments using appropriate tools and methods
- Completion of product lifecycle deliverables
Evaluate existing product designs and development plans to identify gaps in product security scope and ensure alignment with contract requirements.
Develop, explain, and drive product security best practices across product teams and design teams to improve adoption and implementation.
Coordinate with the product security capability team to strengthen techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge used across the business.
Collaborate with customers, customer clients, supply-chain partners, and industry experts to advance product security capability and tools for customer programs.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a STEM discipline (Electrical, Systems, Controls or equivalent) plus 6+ years experience, or
- Master’s degree plus 4+ years experience
Working knowledge of embedded systems and the technical skills to develop, implement, and secure cyber-physical embedded systems.
Experience applying systems security policies and standards, including:
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- NIST SP 800-160
- DO-326
- DoDI 5000.83
Knowledge of program management lifecycle processes, procedures, and best practices.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic hybrid environment, including work with virtual teams.
Strong interpersonal skills for inquisitive, communicative collaboration using both verbal and non-verbal communication with teams, customers, and stakeholders.
Travel periodically up to 25%.

Technologies / Tools

Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST SP 800-160
DO-326, DO-326A, DO-355
DoDI 5000.83
Sharpcloud
MS Azure DevOps
Earned value management

Benefits

Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off including PTO
Holidays
Any other paid leave required by law

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with industry guidance and standards such as DO-326A and DO-355, including certification-related project artifact development and project execution (including Stages of Involvement (SOI)).
Experience or interest in product security efforts, cybersecurity, and cyber threats.
Experience with project management concepts (earned value management), process change management, configuration management, and data analysis.
Experience with tools such as Sharpcloud and MS Azure DevOps.
Outcome-focused problem-solving approach.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 - $160,000 per year
Salary/pay note: $90,000 to $160,000 per hour

Location: Indianapolis, IN (hybrid)

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23d ago

Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Arete Technologies Melbourne, FL

Melbourne, FL

23d ago

$63 - $70/hr Full time Application Security Embedded Systems Security Information Security

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Job Description

Arete Technologies is seeking a Software Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded Systems) to support cybersecurity for Trip Optimizer® and LOCOTROL throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity activities across the SSDLC (software development lifecycle)
Maintain cybersecurity documentation, including CATO evidence packages
Conduct and track vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation efforts
Review software architectures, designs, and requirements for security risks
Assist with threat modeling, risk assessments, and security impact analysis
Track security findings and coordinate with engineering teams through resolution
Support cybersecurity compliance activities, including audits and readiness assessments
Create cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and status reporting
Provide guidance on secure C++ coding and vulnerability remediation
Integrate cybersecurity requirements into product development processes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Experience supporting cybersecurity in software, embedded systems, or industrial environments
Experience using security scanning and analysis tools
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Knowledge of vulnerability management, threat modeling, risk assessment, SSDLC, and security compliance/governance

Technologies

Trip Optimizer®
LOCOTROL
CATO evidence packages
Secure C++ coding, C++
Polaris
Black Duck
Coverity
SAST, DAST, SCA
RTOS, QNX Neutrino
DevSecOps, CI/CD
GitLab, Jenkins
IBM ELM Tool Suite
IEC 62443
NIST CSF, NIST 800-53

Preferred Skills

Experience with Polaris, Black Duck, Coverity, SAST, DAST, or SCA tooling
Embedded C++ / RTOS / QNX Neutrino experience
DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration with GitLab and Jenkins
IBM ELM Tool Suite experience
Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, GSEC, or SSCP
Experience in rail, transportation, industrial automation, or safety-critical environments
Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and NIST 800-53

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location

Onsite: W Melbourne, FL

Pay

USD 63.00 - 70.00 per hour

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1mo ago

Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Collins Aerospace Marlborough, MA

Marlborough, MA

1mo ago Closed

$87k - $165k/yr Full time Senior Aerospace & Defense Embedded Systems Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 19, 2026).

Job Description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Security Engineer for its Product Cybersecurity Engineering DoD East Massachusetts team. This onsite role supports US military and protected communication systems programs, with a focus on cybersecurity engineering activities across requirements, architecture, verification, and RMF documentation. Work will take place in Marlborough, MA, with an active Secret clearance required prior to day 1.

Role focus

In this position, you will decompose and allocate cybersecurity requirements using system engineering practices, then support the development of security-relevant design artifacts. You will also participate in system design discussions, contribute cybersecurity engineering input, and help ensure allocated requirements are verified through planned test activities and remediation recommendations. A key part of the work includes producing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation aligned to Risk Management Framework expectations.

Key responsibilities

Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification using system engineering practices, including guidance related to security technologies.
Support defining cybersecurity requirements, design, and architecture artifacts.
Participate in system design discussions and provide cybersecurity engineering input.
Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate cybersecurity considerations into system design.
Participate in cybersecurity focused System Verification and Validation, including writing test plans and procedures, performing test conduct, and providing remediation recommendations.
Prepare and maintain cybersecurity-related documentation, including Risk Management Framework System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, and Plan of Actions and Milestones.
Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines to support cybersecurity solution alternatives.
Contribute to a team culture centered on collaboration and continuous learning.
Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices as a member of the System Security Engineering Team.

Required qualifications

Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
ACTIVE and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
Experience with system requirement definition, allocation, and decomposition, preferably with embedded systems.
Experience generating Verification Items (VIs) and determining formal verification methods (inspection, analysis, demonstration, and/or test) for allocated requirements.
Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as JAMA and CAMEO.

Preferred qualifications

Active and transferable TOP SECRET clearance.
Experience in cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and embedded cryptography.
Experience with National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic certification.
Cybersecurity-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) and Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) required by DoDI 5000.2 and DoDI 5200.39.
Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.
Willingness to develop professional skills in cybersecurity, RMF, and embedded cryptography.
Self-starter with limited direction and minimal supervision.

Technologies

DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, JAMA, CAMEO
MBSE, CT&E

Compensation and location

Location: Marlborough, MA (onsite)
Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons for child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Additional incentive compensation eligibility for hired applicants depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage

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1mo ago

Senior Software Security Engineer

Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

1mo ago Closed

$87k - $165k/yr Full time Senior Application Security Embedded Systems Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 16, 2026).

Job Description

Raytheon is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to help deliver world-class security software for deployed missile systems in Tucson, Arizona. In this onsite role, you will support the application and embedded real-time missile software lifecycle, with a focus on applying system security principles through design, development, integration, and testing.

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year
Minimum experience: 5 years
Education: Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

What you’ll do

Participate in the design, development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software for application and embedded environments.
Apply System Security principles to the design and implementation of missile software applications.
Develop software applications using C and C++ across a variety of computing platforms.
Evaluate how implementation details connect to the overall “big picture” of the missile system and develop or review solutions at the source code level.
Collaborate with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements.
Work within a common development environment that supports program capabilities.
Interface with the customer community to review technical design and help verify system maturity.
Use understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific system security implementations.

Required qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of relevant software experience.
Experience with C / C++.
Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar embedded processors.
Experience with an embedded OS such as VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Level U.S. security clearance prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain program access after start.
Must have active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Technologies you may work with

C, C++
Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal
VxWorks, Embedded Linux, Linux/Unix environment
FPGAs, ARM Architecture
Secure boot concepts, cryptographic algorithms
PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
Python, Perl

Preferred qualifications

Embedded software security experience.
Experience/knowledge of Linux/Unix environment.
Interfacing with FPGAs.
Interfacing with low-level memory drivers.
Inter-processor communication.
ARM Architecture.
Secure boot concepts and cryptographic algorithms.
Experience designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred).
Experience using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
Experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and development environments.
Experience using software configuration management and bug tracking tools.
Experience using Python / Perl.
Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies including PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA, FPGAs, and ASICs.

Benefits

Compensation
Healthcare, wellness
Retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off and holidays

What Raytheon offers

A robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, along with career development and recognition programs.
Benefits include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Onsite work: This role is onsite at Raytheon’s campus in Tucson, AZ, with employees working primarily onsite.
Security clearance process: This position requires a security clearance, and DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) adjudicates the security clearance process. More information is available on the U.S. Department of State website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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1mo ago

Senior Principal Software Security Engineer

Raytheon Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

1mo ago Closed

$132k - $252k/yr Full time Senior Application Security Embedded Systems Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 16, 2026).

Job Description

Raytheon is hiring a Senior Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ to help deliver security software for deployed missile systems.

Responsibilities

Apply expertise in real-time software design and understand performance implications of specific System Security implementations
Contribute to application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing for real-time missile software
Use System Security principles when designing and implementing Missile software applications
Develop software applications in C and C++ across multiple computing platforms
Evaluate how technical contributions impact the overall missile system and develop or review solutions at the source code level
Collaborate with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements
Work within a common development environment to support program capability reuse
Interface with the customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) plus minimum 10 years of relevant software experience
Experience with C / C++
Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar embedded processors
Experience with embedded OS such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux (or similar)
Embedded Software Security experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Level U.S. security clearance prior to start, with the ability to obtain program access after start; U.S. citizenship required
Experience using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management
Experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments
Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and development environments
Experience with software configuration management and bug tracking tools
Experience with Python / Perl
Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies including PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
Experience with FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays)
Experience with ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits)

Technologies

C, C++
Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal
VxWorks, Embedded Linux, Linux/Unix
FPGAs
PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
ASICs
ARM Architecture
Secure boot
Cryptographic algorithms
Python, Perl
Agile, DevSecOps, Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Benefits

Healthcare, wellness
Retirement and work/life benefits
Parental leave (including paternal) and parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays

Onsite and Security Clearance

Onsite: work primarily onsite at Raytheon campus in Tucson, AZ (production and maintenance employees essential to product development)
This position requires a security clearance; DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), a Department of Defense agency, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)

Salary: USD 132,400 - 251,600 per yearly

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1mo ago

Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Northrop Grumman Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD

1mo ago Closed

$120k - $179k/yr Full time Senior Anti Tamper Cyber Security

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