RTX - Cedar Rapids, IA

posted 22 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Cedar Rapids, IA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. To view more on Mission Systems, click here! The Communication Systems directorate makes some of the most cutting-edge products across the enterprise and the software group plays a very large role. We develop innovative solutions that keep our military members safe, connected, and informed. Our team has some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry and work with all the most recent technologies in embedded software development. As a Principal Software Engineer in this organization, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art communications systems to support UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles. Examples would include advanced satellite communications, cryptography and state-of-the-art embedded computing architectures. We build robust networks that implement low latency and high throughput communications that include anti-jamming capabilities, mobile adhoc features and IP connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases.
  • Support the design and development of embedded software solutions and communications products.
  • Enhance project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support.
  • Mentor software developers in technical and process-related areas.
  • Contribute to key decision making for the successful development of applications across multiple product lines.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of 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 with software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases.
  • Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.

Nice-to-haves

  • Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in communications systems and multi-threaded embedded application software engineering development and integration.
  • IP networking and networking protocol experience is desirable.
  • TDMA, mobile adhoc network (MANET) and waveform communication protocol experience is desirable.
  • Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers in person and through technology; experience working on an Agile team desirable.
  • Strive to consistently produce superior results, keeping project milestones on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.

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.
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