Lead Cyber Software Architect – DoD TS Clearance

Prattwhitney

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 252,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
3 weeks vacation
401(k) with matching
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior technical leader to guide cyber-physical security R&D initiatives in Cedar Rapids. You will manage cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering to advance cybersecurity technologies and perform demonstrations that drive customer engagement and business impact.

The role requires leading proposals and government-sponsored research, with 10% travel and US citizenship for clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM and 10+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
  • US citizenship required for clearance eligibility
  • Experience leading R&D projects from concept to technology demonstration
  • 5+ years in multi-threaded embedded software (Rust, Ada, C/C++)
  • 5+ years in full lifecycle software development with CM tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical and strategic management of novel R&D projects in cyber-physical security
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams across hardware, software, communications, and systems engineering to develop cybersecurity technologies
  • Deliver advanced technology demonstrations to engage customers and generate business impact
  • Contribute to technical proposals and government-sponsored research execution
  • Build partnerships with stakeholders across Collins Aerospace and customers for alignment
  • Travel up to 10% of the time

Skills

Embedded software development
Security clearance
Leadership
Technical proposals

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Rust
Ada
C/C++
MATLAB/Simulink
GNU Radio
SDR platforms

Job description

RTX is seeking a senior technical leader to guide cyber-physical security R&D initiatives in Cedar Rapids. You will manage cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering to advance cybersecurity technologies and perform demonstrations that drive customer engagement and business impact.

The role requires leading proposals and government-sponsored research, with 10% travel and US citizenship for clearance eligibility.

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