Principal Software Security Engineer - Product Owner

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

RTX's Collins Aerospace Crypto team develops embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products, working with the NSA and alongside hardware, FPGA, software, and systems teams. The position contributes to software development, technical leadership, and Product Owner responsibilities in an Agile environment across multiple product lines. It is based onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires an active Secret security clearance on day one; U.S. citizenship is required. A comprehensive relocation package is available to qualified applicants. The role leads development and integration of a multithreaded embedded C++ product codebase; helps make technical decisions and establish development priorities; manages product backlogs; and supports program execution. Work also includes requirements definition, software design and architecture, implementation, hardware/software integration, requirements verification, test case development, verification testing, and certification activities. The engineer coordinates dependencies and priorities across engineering teams, participates in Agile planning, and mentors developers. The position offers opportunities to strengthen project-management and Agile leadership skills and gain hands-on experience integrating complex hardware and software components. The stated salary range is $107,500–$204,500. Compensation and benefits eligibility may depend on position level, business unit, and other factors.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience; or, without a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
Ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued DOD Secret security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required on day one. U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience developing and integrating embedded C and C++ product software.
Experience with standard full-lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.
Knowledge of or experience in embedded security software development and integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Product Owner or technical lead in an Agile software development environment.
Experience managing product backlogs, defining features and user stories, and setting development priorities.
Experience coordinating technical dependencies and priorities across multiple engineering teams or product lines.
Cost Account Management experience.
Ability to mentor engineers in software development skills and practices.
Ability to establish collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results, meet project milestones, and drive process improvements.
Experience leading teams and projects through the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead development and integration of a multithreaded embedded C++ product codebase.
Serve as a Product Owner in an Agile development environment, managing and prioritizing product backlogs in alignment with program commitments, customer needs, and business objectives.
Support PI Planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies; establish priorities, manage dependencies, and promote predictable execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement software, and support test case development, verification testing, and certification activities.
Coordinate technical dependencies and resolve competing priorities across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software developers.
Contribute to products that strengthen the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure.
Contribute to software design and architecture, implementation, hardware/software integration, and requirements verification.

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 coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning support through Ovia Health.
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.
Relocation eligibility for qualified applicants.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
Potential benefits include flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays; eligibility depends on position and business unit.