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RTX · 1 week ago

Lead Engineer – Embedded Security Development - Hybrid

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. They are seeking a high-caliber Embedded developer to contribute to the development, integration, and verification of a secure, modular cryptographic framework for Aerospace.

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Responsibilities

Write, test, and debug high-quality C/C++ code for RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) and bare-metal environments
Development of standardized peripheral drivers and Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) for diverse chipsets
Integrate commercial and open-source cryptographic libraries (e.g., mbedTLS, wolfSSL) into the embedded framework
Implementation of security protocols like TLS, IPsec, MACsec at the kernel or driver level on both Windows and Embedded targets
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and basic performance benchmarking on cryptographic components. Assist in generating documentation and evidence for security and safety compliance
Implement Secure Boot, Chain-of-Trust, and Hardware Root of Trust (TPM/HSM) integration on embedded targets
Participate in code reviews, focusing on adherence to secure coding standards (MISRA, CERT)
Update and maintain technical design documents, test reports, and configuration files. Proactively learn aerospace standards and new cryptographic techniques
Lead the documentation and validation for DO-178C (DAL A/B) and DO-326A/356 certification

Qualification

C/C++ programmingEmbedded software developmentWindows kernel-mode programmingCryptographic libraries integrationCybersecurity controls implementationNetworking conceptsDebugging skillsProactive learnerTechnical documentation

Required

2–6 years of professional experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for bare-metal, RTOS and Windows Driver environments
Experience with Windows kernel-mode programming (e.g. drivers etc.)
Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP) and hands-on experience implementing or integrating MACsec, IPsec, and TLS protocols demonstrated
Proficient in low-level driver development for communication protocols including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C across various diverse microcontroller/processor families
Expertise in implementing cybersecurity controls on hardware platforms, including secure boot mechanisms, secure update, secure provisioning, and secure logging etc
Proven track record integrating commercial crypto libraries (e.g., mbedTLS, wolfSSL, OpenSSL derivatives) and/or developing custom primitives for embedded systems
Exposure to Windows kernel-mode programming, specifically driver development
Excellent debugging, and security validation skills for windows and embedded environment
Proactive learner with the analytical mindset required to develop expertise when navigating unfamiliar technical environments

Preferred

Experience with aerospace software development and familiarity with aerospace communication protocols, safety/security standards
Expertise in developing abstraction layers for driver interoperability across chip vendors, including Hardware Abstraction Layer(HAL) design for peripherals
Knowledge of the Windows network stack and driver development
Hands-on experience with hardware security primitives and tools for formal verification
Experience with tech documentation skills for certification workflows

Benefits

Group Term Life Insurance.
Group Health Insurance.
Group Personal Accident Insurance.
Employee scholar program.
Work life balance.
Car lease program.
National Pension Scheme
LTA
Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
Meal vouchers
And more!

Company

RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (11)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.2M
Key Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
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Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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