Software Security Engineer II

Raytheon is seeking a Software Security Engineer II to support the Software Product Assurance team in El Segundo, CA. This onsite role focuses on implementing software security for embedded real-time sensor software and maintaining adherence to SW Product Assurance processes across programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission to deliver security-focused software used to develop and support deployed sensor systems across multiple platforms.
• Implement Software Security principles across embedded software design, development, integration, and testing for real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using multiple programming languages across a variety of computing platforms.
• Ensure SW Product Assurance processes are followed on assigned programs.
• Apply understanding of real-time software design and the performance implications tied to specific System Security implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution, development, and deployment requirements.
• Work within a common development environment to support program capabilities leveraging defined capabilities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university and at least 2 years of relevant software experience, or a Master’s in STEM from an accredited university.
• Experience with C / C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum/Kanban or similar development environments as part of a software team.
• Education or on-the-job experience in one or more areas such as Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), kernel or device driver development, software integration, or related experience.
• Active and Existing Security Clearance Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge across several areas including Linux/Unix environments
• Experience interfacing with FPGAs and ASICs
• Experience interfacing with low-level memory drivers
• Experience with inter-processor communication
• Knowledge of interface protocols such as PCIe, GPIO, I2C, and SATA
• Experience with ARM Architecture
• Experience with secure boot concepts and cryptographic algorithms
• Experience with containerization and software hardening techniques
• Familiarity with RMF and TIG
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar embedded processors
• Experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar embedded operating systems
• Experience with Petalinux or Yocto Operating System
• Experience with Embedded Software Security
• Experience using software configuration management and bug tracking tools
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, Model-based Engineering, and Test Driven Development
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle for real-time embedded security-oriented products

Technologies

• C / C++, Python, Perl
• Linux/Unix, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, Petalinux, Yocto Operating System
• FPGAs, ASICs, PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
• ARM Architecture
• Cryptographic algorithms, secure boot concepts
• Containerization and DevSecOps tools
• Model-based Engineering, Test Driven Development
• RMF, TIG
• Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, Secure boot concepts

Compensation

USD 75,800 - 144,200 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability and 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

Security Clearance and Eligibility

• DoD Clearance: Secret
• Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
• 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.

Work Location

This is an onsite role. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance employees essential to product development.