Cyber Software Engineer II

RTX•Anaheim, CA

7d•$75,800 - $144,200•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST), part of Collins Aerospace and RTX, is seeking a Software Engineer II with a strong cybersecurity and networking background. AST develops strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions, including high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications. The role contributes to research and development of systems that protect the country and supports deployments in collaboration with experienced engineers and service members. The engineer participates in requirements, design, development, and testing; develops new software work products and enhances existing applications and systems; and designs, codes, tests, integrates, and documents software solutions. The role also includes software reviews, briefings and presentations, collaboration with project managers and engineering professionals, and adherence to established development and configuration-management practices. This is an onsite position in Anaheim Hills, California, with domestic travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Typically requires at least 2 years of experience developing in C, C++, Python, and/or Rust.
Experience with system-level integration and testing, particularly integration of advanced custom processing systems, testbeds, and software.
Experience developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex algorithms.
Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams.
Experience developing software for APIs, networking, and backend systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience leveraging cybersecurity tools and/or controls.
Experience implementing system-level designs and high-level control and data interfaces.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required before starting; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing in C/C++ within a Linux environment.
Experience with cybersecurity concepts such as red/blue teaming, defense-in-depth, and/or network penetration.
Experience building networks and working with networking protocols.
Experience reverse engineering software and/or hardware.
Experience with design, development, integration, and testing of complex communication systems.
Experience developing proof-of-concept use-case scenarios for novel cybersecurity systems.
Experience creating proof-of-concept use-case scenarios and prototypes from initial ideas.
Experience formalizing, developing, and documenting requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work.
Existing Top Secret clearance with Full Scope Poly, active within the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

Work with experienced R&D team members on system development and deployments for the protection of the country.
Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of software, including new work products and enhancements to existing applications and systems.
Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems.
Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST management as necessary.
Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
Follow established development practices and processes to maintain software product configuration management.
Travel domestically up to 25%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Relocation eligibility.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors; payments are not guaranteed.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.