Cyber Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. 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. Collins 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. Our Crypto team in the Assured Solutions Engineering directorate creates some crazy advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the N.S.A. to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy. Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA and software teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products. As a Software Engineer joining to join our team, where you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded encryption algorithms. Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects. While experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment. You should thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology, and possess demonstrated expertise in integrating system hardware and software components.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, Python and/or Linux
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Some experience coding in an embedded environment
Security focused mindset
Familiar with multi-threaded and object-oriented development
Familiar with the basics of asymmetric and symmetric encryption

Responsibilities

You will be a part of a team that is developing new and innovative products for customers.
You will face and conquer challenges of the interesting and hard world of crypto algorithms.
You will develop your skills with software application tools, as well as C ++, Rust, and Python.
You will impact the team positively by demonstrating your ability to perform product security testing, becoming a cybersecurity subject matter expert.