Principal Cyber Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-9970-CUST 9970 Federal Dr FEDERAL (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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins 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.

The C2BMC Next Program, based in Colorado Springs, CO, needs a cyber engineer who has demonstrated experience in DoD operational computing environments and possesses the ability to work as part of an integrated Cybersecurity team tasked with designing, engineering, testing, certifying, and delivering a secure Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) system.

Your primary responsibilities will be to provide level release testing. PR/TP testing, develop and institute test plans, all of which will involve verification testing, system test and field-testing activities.

As a Cyber Engineer, you will work independently or with a small group and be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Act as a Technical Lead Technical document preparation and verbal communication of technical Cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials are expected to be part of daily tasks.
• The successful candidate will provide unit level release testing. PR/TP testing, develop and institute test plans, all of which will involve verification testing, system test and field-testing activities.
• Technical document preparation and verbal communication of technical Cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials are expected to be part of daily tasks.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding of writing concise test steps and other technical documentation
• Ability to communicate with system engineers, network engineers and software developers
• Desired Knowledge and Experience with STIGs, Ansible and Vulnerability scanning and network assessment tools

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Strong understanding of RMF and interpretation of requirements including success criteria.
• Familiarity with Agile and automated testing
• Working knowledge of implementing Common Criteria, NIST and National Information.
• Assurance Partnership (NIAP) methodologies
• 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.
• 8140 Requirement IAT - Level II certification required at start
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Command and control system application development - Previous experience with message translation software Automated test and pipeline development experience
• Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress.
• Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
• Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 coverages you can buy pet insurance, 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, including 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theworld, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge? Join our mission today.​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

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This is an Onsite role: 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.

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.​

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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 upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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