Principal Software Engineer (Cybersecurity | Networking)

RTX•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST), managed by Collins Aerospace, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity and networking. The role contributes to research and development of system development and deployments that support national security. AST develops strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions, including high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with domestic travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
Typically, at least 8 years of experience developing in C, C++, Python, and/or Rust.
Experience with system-level integration and testing, particularly integrating 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.
Experience creating proof-of-concept use-case scenarios and prototypes from initial ideas.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Experience implementing cybersecurity tools and/or controls.
Experience developing 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; 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++ in 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 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

Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of software, including creating new work products and enhancing 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 engineering professionals.
Follow established development practices and processes to maintain configuration management of software products.

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
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.
Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays may be available, depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.