Embedded Software Engineer II (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Embedded Software Engineer, where you'll develop cutting-edge communication systems that enhance safety and connectivity for military personnel. This role involves implementing advanced software solutions for software-defined radios, ensuring secure real-time data transmission. Collaborate with a dynamic team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to mission-critical technology that makes a significant impact. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on technologies that shape the future of defense communications. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Child and elder care services

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate multi-threaded embedded software using C and C++.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project efforts across the software lifecycle.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Multi-threaded development

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-04-10

Country: United States of America

Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

At Collins Aerospace, we develop cutting-edge solutions that keep our military members safe, connected, and informed.

We’re currently looking for a Embedded Software Engineer with professional experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing state-of-the-art communications systems by implementing embedded software communication protocols, encryption algorithms, and platform software for advanced software-defined radios (SDRs). These technologies enable pilots and soldiers to securely transmit data, voice, and imagery in real time.

If you’re passionate about working on mission-critical technology that makes a difference, we’d love to connect.

You Will Do

• Develop and integrate multi-threaded embedded software using C and C++ for complex product codebases
• Contribute to the design and implementation of embedded software solutions for advanced communications systems
• Support project efforts across the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, implementation, test case creation, verification, and certification activities
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance on both technical concepts and development processes
• Lead and coordinate upcoming work efforts, helping prioritize tasks and align deliverables
• Consistently deliver high-quality results while maintaining project timelines and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Build strong working relationships with team members through in-person and virtual collaboration
• Contribute to software design within moderately sized components of the overall system architecture

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge and competency with C, C++ and/or Linux
• Experience coding in an embedded environment
• Experience in multi-threaded development

What We Offer:

• 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
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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