Embedded Software Security Engineer I
Raytheon
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AgileEmbedded systemsC++CData structures & algorithmsGit
- Nice to have
- Linux
- Work
- On-site in Tucson
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Embedded systems54%C++39%C24%Agile17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Raytheon Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking for a Software Engineer in Tucson, AZ. Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in deployed missile systems. Our software teams employ an Agile Scrum process to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities on a continuous basis into a mature solution for our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages and platforms. This position requires the interest and ability to learn real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
This position is a full-time onsite role in Tucson, AZ.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Learn and 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience with C / C++
Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
- Active/Existing Secret level U.S Security clearance is preferred.
- Experience/Knowledge of any of the following is preferred:
- Linux/Unix environment
- FPGAs
- Inter-processor communication
- ARM Architecture
- Secure boot concepts
- Cryptographic Algorithms or Concepts
- Embedded Software and or Hardware
- Embedded Operating Systems - VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
- Agile and DevSecOps environments
- Configuration Management Tools - Git
- Python or similar languages
Security Clearance Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- DoD Clearance: Secret
- Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.