Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Secure Tactical Comm

Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Flexible benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software and high‑assurance networking solutions in C/C++ and Rust for secure communications used by military and government customers.

You will drive requirements, implementation, test development, and certification, mentor teammates, and lead large initiatives while collaborating with top engineers.

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance.
  • Experience with embedded software and communications systems.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Rust.
  • STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
  • Plan and contribute to requirements, implementation, test development and certification.
  • Develop tools and automated testing infrastructure for CI/CD processes.
  • Mentor software developers and lead large initiatives.
  • Support cost, schedule and technical performance for programs.

Skills

Embedded software development
C/C++
Rust
Python
Networking protocols

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Git
Linux
CI/CD tooling
Multithreading
Containerization

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software and high‑assurance networking solutions in C/C++ and Rust for secure communications used by military and government customers.

You will drive requirements, implementation, test development, and certification, mentor teammates, and lead large initiatives while collaborating with top engineers.

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