2026 Conversion SSE Systems - Onsite - Sterling,… at RTX · US-VA-DUL…

Summary: RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, seeking a Systems Security Engineer to develop solutions that protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. The role involves supporting cybersecurity requirements, defining security implementation efforts, and conducting analysis on cybersecurity data. Responsibilities: - Supporting the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies - Defining security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software component - Understanding and integrating cybersecurity development activities - Performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results - Conducting technical and nontechnical trade studies - Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using - DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as ACAS, STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS - Apply written and oral communication skills - Participate in the design and development of systems Required Qualifications: - Must have a BS (or higher) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) - Applied engineering experience in one or more of the following domains: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware development, Systems Integration and/or Test, ASIC development, Cybersecurity, System Security, Digital Electronics design or similar work history - The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Specific majors: Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an ABET, Including specific majors: Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Math, Engineering Science, Robotics, or related scientific or STEM discipline - 3.00 cumulative GPA required - Active Department of Defense clearance - Past work experience (professional or academic) interacting with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including electrical, mechanical, software and logistics engineers - Experience in design, development and fielding of secure systems for military applications: 'relevant experience' is knowledge of a broad array of program protection concepts, reverse engineering tools and techniques, failure analysis, and cryptography - Detailed understanding of and experience in engineering security solutions for Government customers - Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations after synthesizing or generating technical materials from multidisciplinary sources - Experience with model-based systems engineering - Ability to visualize system functionality, to create block diagrams, and to analyze system performance - Ability to analyze issues and define solutions - Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance - Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure - Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle - Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills Required Skills: Systems Engineering, Software Development, Firmware Development, Systems Integration, Systems Test, ASIC Development, Cybersecurity, System Security, Digital Electronics Design, Program Protection, Reverse Engineering, Failure Analysis, Cryptography, Model-Based Systems Engineering, DoD Security Clearance 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