Principal Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
RTX’s Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced software engineer to join its Resilient Connectivity Products team, which develops technologies to secure connected cyber-physical systems. The role focuses on cybersecurity research and innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, including aerospace and defense systems. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop, integrate, test, and evaluate cybersecurity and communications solutions. Relevant areas of expertise include real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate can navigate open-ended technical problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating on solutions. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.
- An active and existing security clearance is required after day 1.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries.
- Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance; SCI eligibility is preferred.
- Experience integrating or deploying software to system-on-chip (SoC) hardware solutions.
- C/C++ and Python experience.
- Experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern software development practices.
- Exposure to working on or developing modern software development pipelines.
- Expertise in one or more of real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Support research and development projects focused on cybersecurity technologies.
- Work with hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.
- Support technology demonstrations and testing to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.
- Assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.
- Collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins Aerospace and with customers to support project goals and objectives.
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
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Pet insurance and other optional insurance coverages
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
