Product Security Engineer Jobs in California

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to join the Boeing team in Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting a proprietary program with activities in several locations.

A successful candidate will be responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify life-cycle balanced information system security solutions during all phases of a program and enjoy working closely with the customer to provide a secure system.

This security engineering position will support requirements/processes, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to assist in engineering new solutions and support existing Risk Management Framework (RMF) capabilities. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are also required. A successful candidate will implement cybersecurity during all phases of a program and work closely with the customer and teammates to provide a secure framework for the programs products and information systems.

As a security engineer, you will be an integral part of the program and have the opportunity to work with multiple engineering and support groups on both on-going operational efforts and exciting future projects for a highly valued, dynamic program.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
• Identifies assets and assesses risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of the product assets in accordance with accepted industry, professional, and government standards to ensure security design integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation and contract compliance.
• Knowledgeable in secure manufacturing and anti-tamper design.
• Evaluates remediation recommendations and develops a cost to mitigate estimate.
• Employs system security processes, methods, and tools and assures their consistent application.
• Evaluate and apply appropriate Accreditation and Authorization activities per JSIG, NIST 800-53, NISPOM, or DoD Overprint to the NISPOM as required by customers.
• Coordinates with system administrators, network and software engineers, test and validation engineers and program management on security related activities and requirements.
• Use Cybersecurity applications and tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus, Trellix)
• Travel (25%) will be required for meetings with customers, internal meetings, etc.
• Works under minimal direction.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
• An active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance is required pre-start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years related work experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement is required
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• Active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance is required pre-start.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Successful completion of a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph

Typical Education & Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $143,000 - $255,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

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