Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$68,900 - $131,100Onsite

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. Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career? Would you be interested in working with an industry leading development team where you can grow your software engineering skills while learning something new!? Collins Aerospace’s Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team is looking for an exceptionally motivated Engineer that is passionate about collaborating with High-Performance Teams to create mission critical solutions supporting Mission Systems. Our Senior Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success. Our senior software engineers utilize a variety of skills on a regular basis including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount.

Requirements

  • Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design
  • Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
  • 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
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

  • Active U.S. DoD security clearance
  • Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition.
  • Experience with virtualization
  • Knowledge of microservices, containers and orchestrators
  • Knowledge and/or experience with memory-safe applications (Ada or Rust)
  • Experience with automated test environments (Python)
  • Knowledge on DevSecOps and CI/CD
  • Implemented Graphical User Interfaces with Java React framework, or similar frameworks like Swing or JavaFX
  • Knowledge and experience with Data Format Description Language (DFDL)
  • Knowledge of Fibre-Channel or Aircraft 1553 Bus communication protocols
  • Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solution

Responsibilities

  • Join a software team working in a cross functional environment supporting the definition of System Requirements and consequently translation of System Requirements into Software Requirements and Models UML/SysML diagrams for a large program.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other Software Engineers.
  • Provide direct support to the SBCDS team to answer questions and solve technical issues.
  • Work with other team members to maintain and develop code that satisfy customer and certification needs.
  • Produce software implementations in an integrated test environment.

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
  • This position is eligible for relocation assistance
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