Principal Embedded Software Engineer

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•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. Join a fast-growing software development team focused on creating new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber physical systems. We are seeking experienced Software Engineers with expertise in embedded systems, communications products, signal processing, or cybersecurity to join our Resilient Connectivity Products team. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the industry's most complex technical challenges. Our mission is to provide new, cutting-edge technologies to warfighters at the speed of relevance. The ideal candidate excels at navigating open-ended problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating upon solutions. We prefer candidates with one or more of the following skillsets: real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or cybersecurity. Relevant cybersecurity skills may include knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and cyber systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity and communications solutions that protect critical aerospace and defense platforms while helping advance new technologies and capabilities.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of prior or relevant experience
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
Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
5+ years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.

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 preferred)
Experience integrating/deploying software to system on a 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.

Responsibilities

Support research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.
Work with multidisciplinary teams of 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 and with customers to support project goals and objectives.
Travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs