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Systems Engineer II - Anti-Tamper / Program Protection (On-site Tucson, AZ) - P2

RTX
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $131,100/yr($68,900/yr$131,100/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon is seeking a Systems Engineer II - Anti-Tamper / Program Protection (P2) to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Directorate. This role is critical to safeguarding our Warfighters' technological advantages through the creation and integration of holistic security solutions, including Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management. Join us in developing solutions that protect our nation and directly contribute to delivering for all those who defend all of us. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

  • Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products

  • Collaborate with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies

  • Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies

  • Guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems

  • Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments

  • Develop top-level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts

  • Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

  • Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security

  • Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs

  • Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance

  • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields

  • Experience in developing Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or Program Protection requirements, architectures and plans

  • Familiarity with software, firmware, microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design

  • Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments

  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSLC or CEH in accordance with DoDD 8570/8140

  • Working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-5230.28

  • Experience in aircraft/weapons system integration

  • Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills

What We Offer 

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation 

  • Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this roleOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

  • This position requires onsite work in Tucson, A

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