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Prattwhitney

$107.50 - $204.50/hr

Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P4 The Systems Security ... operating systems, and hardware and software components. * Integrate cybersecurity development ...

Grace Pacific LLC

Laborer, Handroller (1H) Hilo

Keaau, HI · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

... operator with cleaning of spreader(s).4. May assist with duties in other classifications as a function of on-the-job training using rakes, shovels, mobile brooms, road sweeper, tamper plate and ...

Grace Pacific LLC

Laborer, Handroller (1H) Hilo

Keaau, HI

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

... operator with cleaning of spreader(s). 4. May assist with duties in other classifications as a function of on-the-job training using rakes, shovels, mobile brooms, road sweeper, tamper plate and ...

Universal Rail Systems

Backhoe Operator

Muscatine, IA · On-site

$43K - $57K/yr

Backhoe Operator North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking a skilled Backhoe Operator to ... as Tamper machines and Ballast Regulators. The role involves both general construction and ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for tamper operator in the United States is $22.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Tamper Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and familiarity with roadwork or construction equipment, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with operating heavy machinery—specifically tamping machines or compactors—and knowledge of safety protocols and maintenance procedures are important. Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability help individuals thrive in fast-paced, outdoor environments. These skills are essential for maintaining equipment efficiency, ensuring a safe job site, and delivering high-quality work on schedule.

What does a tamper operator do?

A typical day for a Tamper Operator involves setting up equipment at the job site, performing pre-operation checks, and operating the tamper or compactor to compact soil, asphalt, or other materials as directed by supervisors. You'll often coordinate closely with other crew members, follow site safety procedures, and perform routine maintenance on your equipment throughout the day. The work is usually outdoors and may require physical stamina, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing site conditions. Operators are also expected to log their work and communicate findings or issues with their team to ensure smooth project progress.

What is a tamper operator?

A Tamper Operator is responsible for operating specialized machinery, such as a ballast tamper, to maintain and align railroad tracks. Their main duties include adjusting track alignment, compacting ballast, and ensuring smooth and safe railway operation. They work closely with maintenance crews to inspect and repair tracks, often in outdoor and physically demanding conditions. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and knowledge of railroad safety regulations.

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Infographic showing various Tamper Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,951 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper / Program Protection) - P4 (Onsite)

Prattwhitney

On-site

$107.50 - $204.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Principal Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) – P4

The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team for the Systems Directorate is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer to develop solutions that protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. The role will work in an onsite, agile development environment and provide strategic input on security for systems, applications, architecture, and design.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interact with the customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.
  • Develop plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.
  • Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues.
  • Support the development of bids and proposals.
  • Define security development and test efforts, implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components.
  • Integrate cybersecurity development activities.
  • Develop top-level system requirements and flow-down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystems.
  • Understand and comply with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.
Qualifications
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience in System Security Engineering, reverse engineering, Anti-Tamper, cybersecurity or embedded security.
  • Experience designing, implementing, testing, and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on DoD programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies, and guidelines.
  • Experience generating security (cyber, Anti-Tamper and/or program protection) requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and/or policies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • DoD Top Secret clearance with current SSBI within last 5 years.
  • Experience in design, development and fielding of SSE systems, software, firmware and microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design.
  • Attack threat modeling or Critical Program Information Assessments.
  • Experience in SSE implementation across the entire life cycle.
  • Experience meeting robust SSE systems security requirements.
  • Cyber certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH.
  • Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI-S-5230.28.
  • Aircraft or weapons integration experience.
  • Strategic planning and proposal writing skills.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $107,500 – $204,500 and a full benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, a flexible work schedule, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligible employees may also receive annual incentive compensation programs determined by level and business unit. Relocation assistance is available.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 & Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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