Sr Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$86,800 - $165,200Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace, we engineer mission success. Our Resilient Connectivity Products software teams are at the forefront of innovation, designing and delivering cutting-edge embedded communication solutions for military forces worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the future of secure communications, working on software-defined radios, advanced networking, and cryptographic systems. Your work will drive critical real-time communications for secure voice, video, and data sharing. You will collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push boundaries and support mission-critical operations. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges, working on systems that matter, and growing with bright minds, join Collins Aerospace Mission Systems to help connect the battlespace of tomorrow.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
  • Experience in the full software development lifecycle
  • 3 years of experience with embedded software development
  • 3 years of experience in Python and C/C++
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

  • Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance
  • Experience with Linux development environments
  • Experience with Git or other version control systems
  • Experience with networking and communications protocols
  • Experience with Rust programming language
  • Experience with multithreading and containerization
  • Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust
  • Drive project success by directly contributing to requirements, implementation, test development, and certification
  • Lead initiatives and small teams
  • Guide your team: supporting cost, schedule and technical performance

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 Program, 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
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