Senior Software Security Engineer - Product Owner

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•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 collaborating with hardware, FPGA, and software teams. The role combines software development and technical leadership with Product Owner responsibilities in an Agile environment. The engineer contributes to technical decisions, establishes development priorities, manages product backlogs, and supports software delivery across multiple product lines. Work includes requirements definition, software design and architecture, implementation, hardware/software integration, and requirements verification. The role 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, or 8 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance, required prior to start; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
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 multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase.
Serve as a Product Owner in an Agile environment, managing and prioritizing backlogs in line with program commitments, customer needs, and business objectives.
Support PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement software, and support test-case development, verification testing, and certification activities.
Coordinate technical dependencies and priorities across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software developers.
Develop products that strengthen the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure.
Contribute to technical decisions, software design and architecture, 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 funds 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 benefits.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits and second-opinion medical services.
Child and elder care services.
Relocation eligibility for qualified applicants.
Flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors.