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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.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nComplex systems require world-class protection. We are seeking a driven Secure Systems Engineer to join our Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team and defend mission-critical platforms from evolving cyber threats. 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Relocation assistance is available.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDeveloping threat model / data flow diagrams to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and at rest \nImplementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies \nReviewing code to identify weaknesses in the implementation of security functions \nDeveloping and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate the robustness of the attack surface \nConducting vulnerability assessments of proposed and in-service systems \nAuthoring and managing cybersecurity certification artifacts to ensure alignment with industry standards and customer requirements \nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field\nEmbedded software development experience in Linux OS environment\nExperience coding in C, C++, Python or Rust \nNetworking experience - Layer 2/Layer 3/Layer 4 protocols \nQualifications We Prefer:\nFamiliarity with Aviation cybersecurity standards: RTCA DO-326, DO-356, DO-355 \nKnowledge of Threat Models and Data Flow Diagrams \nData/network security implementations with Linux OS \nUnderstanding tailoring and hardening of Linux OS \nFamiliarity with system and application penetration testing \nExperience with SAST and analyzing security impact of code defects \nExecuting System & Application Fuzzing / Resiliency Tests \nKnowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) \nIndustry recognized security certifications (Sec+, OSCP, CISSP, etc.) is desirable \nWhat We Offer:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program\nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\nCarrot Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.\n* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.\nOnsite: 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.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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