Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA, to drive innovation in embedded cryptography for military communications. This role involves leading design, development, and integration of critical security algorithms while mentoring other engineers.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in embedded C/C++, multi-threaded software environments, and a commitment to team collaboration. The position includes a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with complex multi-threaded software codebases.
• Software development experience with embedded C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded cryptographic solutions.
• Mentor and empower software developers.
• Oversee software implementation and drive verification processes.

Skills

Software development in embedded C/C++

Mentoring engineers

Collaboration in Agile teams

Multi-threaded programming

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Linux development environment

Configuration management tools

Python scripting

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Embedded Cryptography, Cedar Rapids, IA

Federal Security Clearance: Secret (U.S. citizen required); Onsite role.

Salary Range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

Job Overview

At the forefront of innovation, our Crypto team within the Secure Mission Solutions directorate is pioneering advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded encryption algorithms, while mentoring other engineers, with a focus on security and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Champion Software Development and Integration: Lead the architecture and evolution of a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase, setting the standard for innovation and excellence.
• Architect Cutting-Edge Embedded Solutions: Spearhead the design and development of advanced embedded cryptographic solutions and communications products, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals and industry standards.
• Steer Project Success: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define comprehensive requirements, oversee software implementation, and drive test case development, verification test execution, and certification processes.
• Mentor and Inspire: Cultivate a high-performing engineering culture by mentoring and empowering software developers, enhancing technical expertise and promoting best practices.
• Elevate Security and Reliability: Shape products that significantly enhance the security and reliability of critical communications systems, influencing best practices and guiding future innovations.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Software development and integration experience with embedded C and C++ product software.
• Experience on complex multi-threaded product software codebases.
• Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.

Qualifications – Prefer

• Knowledge and experience in embedded security software development and integration.
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment, with mutexes, semaphores, queues, and inter-process communication.
• Exposure to crypto algorithms and their implementation.
• Ability to mentor engineers on software development skills and practices.
• Strong desire to collaborate in a team environment, with experience in Agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of meeting project milestones and driving process efficiency improvements.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects through the full software lifecycle.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and experience with IP networking and networking protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: 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 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.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary & Other Compensation

Salary Range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD. Additional incentives may include short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and business factors.

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.