Embedded Systems Security Engineer II (Onsite - Marlborough, MA) Secret cleararance required

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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​

 Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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 Embedded System Security Engineer II 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 have experience 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.

This role will be worked onsite in Marlborough, MA. and will require an active SECRET clearance. Relocation assistance is not available.

What You Will Do:

Support system certification and authorization activities, including RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) and NSA Type 1 Cryptographic Certification, by preparing assigned documentation, evidence, and assessment artifacts

Support cybersecurity requirement decomposition, allocation, implementation, and verification for assigned system components using systems engineering practices

Analyze system requirements, models, interfaces, and diagrams to identify and document potential security vulnerabilities and trace findings to applicable security requirements

Participate in system design reviews and document security engineering inputs, findings, and recommendations for assigned system elements

Work with systems engineers and software/hardware developers to incorporate assigned security requirements into system designs and track identified issues through resolution

Support security-focused System Verification and Validation (SV&V) activities by developing test cases, test plans, and procedures; participating in test conduct; documenting results; and supporting remediation analysis

Participate in cybersecurity engineering reviews and working groups and provide status, findings, and technical inputs for assigned activities

Review applicable security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry guidance and identify impacts to assigned system components

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field

U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Active and transferable SECRET U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Experience supporting cybersecurity or product security activities for embedded, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical systems

Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, security assessments, or system authorization activities

Experience analyzing system requirements, models, diagrams, or architectures to identify security requirements or risks

Experience developing technical documentation, including security requirements, assessments, test documentation, or certification artifacts

Experience supporting system or software verification and validation activities, including development or execution of test procedures and documentation of test results

Qualifications We Prefer:

Active and transferable TOP SECRET clearance

Experience with NSA cryptographic certification, Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements, or NIAP

Familiarity with DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Cameo (MBSE), or other systems modeling and agile tools

Security-related certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP) and/or an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

Experience with security protocols used in embedded systems and communications for aerospace environments

Familiarity with DoD-focused security assessment tools such as SCC, NMAP, Evaluate-STIG, Nessus, ACAS, Vulnerator, eMASS, etc

Willingness to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies

Demonstrated collaboration, effective communication, customer focus, and ability to drive results

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, 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, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break