Collins Aerospace
Principal Systems Security Engineer (ONSITE)
Collins Aerospace, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752
Principal Systems Security Engineer (ONSITE)
Location:
MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA
Date Posted:
2025-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. citizen required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Company:
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company
Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Security Engineer (PSSE) to drive cybersecurity initiatives, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and support embedded systems and systems engineering (SE) efforts. This is not an IT or programming role—instead, this is an embedded cybersecurity role that focuses on technical writing, system security analysis, and requirements assessment. This role requires a strong leader who can interface with customers, guide teams, and contribute to the security posture of mission‑critical systems.
What You Will Do
Lead cybersecurity efforts for embedded systems, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF security controls, and NSA security requirements
Develop, interpret, and document security requirements for complex systems engineering (SE) environments
Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts, ensuring security requirements are incorporated into system models
Work with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Cameo) to track, validate, and verify security requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate security controls into embedded systems and software architectures; as well as verification engineers to develop test methods and procedures for formal cybersecurity requirement verification
Perform security testing and validation for embedded systems, including automated vulnerability scanning
Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies tailored to embedded environments
Provide technical leadership, mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to security best practices
Perform cost account management, cybersecurity program planning, and serve as the System Security Engineering liaison to engineering leadership and program management
Participate in proposal writing and development, crafting security solutions for bids and working in proposal teams
Qualifications You Must Have
Experience leading security efforts for embedded systems and mission‑critical software
Strong knowledge of NIST RMF SP 800‑53, NSA security requirements, and risk management frameworks
Experience with systems engineering processes, including modeling, requirements management, traceability, and verification
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Cameo) and model‑based security approaches
Experience with security risks and attack vectors specific to embedded systems, such as firmware vulnerabilities and hardware‑level threats
Ability to perform security testing and validation, including automated vulnerability scanning
Strong proposal writing experience, with the ability to articulate security solutions in proposals and RFP responses
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of interfacing with customers and guiding teams
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
CISSP certification (or ability to obtain within six months)
Experience with security assessments and risk analysis for embedded systems
Experience with earned value management and cost account management
Familiarity with secure software development and integration in real‑time or safety‑critical environments
Knowledge of supply chain security risks in embedded system development
Active Top Secret security clearance
What We Offer
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 pet, 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, 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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? Join our mission today.
ONSITE:
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.
Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Employee Referral Eligible.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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MA801: Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA
Date Posted:
2025-10-30
Country:
United States of America
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizenship Requirement:
U.S. citizen required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Company:
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company
Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Security Engineer (PSSE) to drive cybersecurity initiatives, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and support embedded systems and systems engineering (SE) efforts. This is not an IT or programming role—instead, this is an embedded cybersecurity role that focuses on technical writing, system security analysis, and requirements assessment. This role requires a strong leader who can interface with customers, guide teams, and contribute to the security posture of mission‑critical systems.
What You Will Do
Lead cybersecurity efforts for embedded systems, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF security controls, and NSA security requirements
Develop, interpret, and document security requirements for complex systems engineering (SE) environments
Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts, ensuring security requirements are incorporated into system models
Work with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Cameo) to track, validate, and verify security requirements
Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate security controls into embedded systems and software architectures; as well as verification engineers to develop test methods and procedures for formal cybersecurity requirement verification
Perform security testing and validation for embedded systems, including automated vulnerability scanning
Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies tailored to embedded environments
Provide technical leadership, mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to security best practices
Perform cost account management, cybersecurity program planning, and serve as the System Security Engineering liaison to engineering leadership and program management
Participate in proposal writing and development, crafting security solutions for bids and working in proposal teams
Qualifications You Must Have
Experience leading security efforts for embedded systems and mission‑critical software
Strong knowledge of NIST RMF SP 800‑53, NSA security requirements, and risk management frameworks
Experience with systems engineering processes, including modeling, requirements management, traceability, and verification
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Cameo) and model‑based security approaches
Experience with security risks and attack vectors specific to embedded systems, such as firmware vulnerabilities and hardware‑level threats
Ability to perform security testing and validation, including automated vulnerability scanning
Strong proposal writing experience, with the ability to articulate security solutions in proposals and RFP responses
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of interfacing with customers and guiding teams
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
CISSP certification (or ability to obtain within six months)
Experience with security assessments and risk analysis for embedded systems
Experience with earned value management and cost account management
Familiarity with secure software development and integration in real‑time or safety‑critical environments
Knowledge of supply chain security risks in embedded system development
Active Top Secret security clearance
What We Offer
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 pet, 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, 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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? Join our mission today.
ONSITE:
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.
Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.
Employee Referral Eligible.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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