Embedded Software Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Rust Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to secure, high-assurance network appliances in Morrisville, NC. The role focuses on architecture, design, development, and testing of embedded software, with collaboration across Collins Aerospace teams to meet stringent product requirements.

Ideal candidates have a background in Rust and C/C++, a STEM degree, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large complex software/hardware developments.
• Previous experience using C/C++ and/or Rust.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software for network security appliances.
• Work closely with a team of software engineers to ensure implementation meets product requirements.
• Create project documentation including development plans, requirements, design specs, and test documents.
• Unit test software components and participate in design and code reviews.
• Independently manage time and priorities to meet cost and schedule constraints.

Skills

Rust Embedded Software

C/C++

Education

STEM degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

Docker

SysML/UML modeling

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-MORRISVILLE-907 ~ 951 Aviation Pkwy ~ 907 BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world’s largestaerospaceand 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 technicalexpertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, andexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Are you a dynamic and experienced RUST Embedded Software Engineer interested in contributing to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.Our dynamic engineers develop demanding, trusted, and superiorsolutions to make the world a safer place.

We are looking for a proven and progressive leader to join our Software Engineering team to work onsite in Morrisville,NC.

WhatYouWillDo:

• You will work withCollinsprofessionals around the country who thrive in a culture that celebrates the contributions of its employees.
• You will continue your career in a challenging and collaborative workplace, joining a team with a tradition of achievement through thought and teamwork.
• Architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software for anetwork security appliances, including device management software, communication protocols, device drivers, and control plane security features.
• Work closely with a team software engineers to ensure implementation meets the product requirements.
• Socialize designs with team and integrates suggestions and changes asappropriate. Unit test software components to ensure module-level functionality and data structure consistency.
• Participate in design and implementation/code reviews of other team members.
• Work with implementation teams to derive and documentappropriate designsfor the problem space.
• Create required project documentation in support of contract deliverables. Including development plans, requirement and design specifications, and test documents.
• Independentlymanagetime and prioritizestasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Proven experience in large complex software/hardware developments.
• Previousexperience using C/C++ and/or RUST.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ideal candidates will have experience with software development using a high-level programming language (Rust, C++, C#, Java, Perl, Ada, VHDL) as well as hardware-software integration in real-time embedded systems.
• Docker container development
• Crypto Algorithm experience.
• Experience withSysMLand UML modeling tools.
• Understanding of network security protocols and algorithms (e.g.TLS, SSL, encryption, OpenSSL, X.509 Certificates, etc.)
• Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI-3300) and Over-The-Network-Keying (OTNK).
• Control plane implementation for Ethernet based Network Appliances.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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,childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

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 specializedaircraftand spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team,you’llhave your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today whileanticipatingtheir needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher,again and again.

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The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.