Software Engineer I - Embedded Communications

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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 ready to join a team with a strong culture of success and helping each other succeed? Are you ready to come to your job every day feeling engaged by the work you do and proud of your contributions? Then we have the perfect position for you on our software development team. The Resilient Communications Products 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. Our team is looking for an entry-level Software Engineer. As an engineer on our team, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art communications systems by implementing embedded software communications protocols, security mechanisms, encryption algorithms, and/or platform software for our sophisticated software defined radios that enable pilots and soldiers to transfer data, voice, and imagery over the air. We do a lot of work in C++, C, Python, and embedded Linux so an understanding of these areas will help the candidate come up to speed quickly.

Requirements

  • Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Nice To Haves

  • Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, python and/or Linux
  • Some experience coding in an embedded environment
  • Security focused mindset
  • Familiar with multi-threaded development
  • Familiar with agile software processes
  • Strive to consistently produce superior results, keeping project milestones on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment
  • Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers in person and through technology

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software, networking and communication products
  • Contribute to efforts in complex, multi-threaded embedded software in C++ and/or Rust
  • Drive project success by supporting requirements, implementation, test development, and certification

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
  • Eligible for relocation
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