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Software Security Engineer II - S3E

RTX

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Mar 2026

💰 $131,100/yr($68,900/yr – $131,100/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2026-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in deployed missile systems.

As a System Security software engineer, you will be involved with application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time missile software.
Apply System Security principles to the design and implementation of Missile software applications.
Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
Work closely with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements.
Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant software experience.
Experience with C / C++.
Experience working in Agile or similar development environment
Experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl 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.

Qualifications We Prefer: