Principal Software Security Engineer - Product Owner

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, Iowa seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own embedded software development and integration across multiple product lines. The role requires a secret clearance from day one and relocation support is provided.

The position emphasizes product ownership in an Agile setting, collaboration with hardware/FPGA teams, and driving security and reliability in critical communications systems. Onsite work is expected at the Cedar Rapids site.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and substantial relevant experience or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Must maintain U.S. government-issued DOD secret security clearance from day 1.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience with embedded C and C++ product software.
• Experience with full lifecycle software development and configuration management tools.
• Knowledge of embedded security software development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and integration for a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase.
• Serve as Product Owner within an Agile environment, manage backlogs and priorities.
• Support PI Planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
• Define requirements, implement software, and support test case development and verification activities.
• Coordinate dependencies across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and promote Agile practices.
• Strengthen security and reliability of critical communications products.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Product Ownership

Agile methodologies

Security

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Crypto Without the Coins—Come Engineer What Keeps Critical Systems Secure.

Our Crypto team in the creates cutting edge embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the N.S.A. to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy. Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA, and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products, all with the end goal of keeping our warfighters safe and secure and bringing them home. This team gets to work on a wide variety of innovative products, both new and existing, so it's not your typical repetitive workload. As a Senior Software Engineer, technical responsibilities for this position will encompass software development, technical leadership, and Product Owner responsibilities within an Agile development environment. You will contribute to key technical decisions, help establish development priorities, manage product backlogs, and support the successful execution of software development activities across multiple product lines. Additional responsibilities include requirements definition, software design and architecture, software implementation, hardware/software integration, and requirements verification. This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and requires a secret security clearance from day 1. A comprehensive relocation package is available to qualified applicants.

This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

What YOU will do:

• Lead Software Development and Integration: Spearhead efforts on a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase, driving innovation and ensuring successful software development and integration.
• Drive Product Ownership and Prioritization: Serve as a Product Owner within an Agile development environment, managing and prioritizing product backlogs to align engineering efforts with program commitments, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Lead Agile Planning and Execution: Support PI Planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies to establish priorities, manage dependencies, and drive predictable execution.
• Drive Project Excellence: Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define requirements, implement software, and support test case development, verification testing, and certification activities.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Dependencies: Work across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams to identify technical dependencies, resolve competing priorities, and support successful program execution.
• Mentor and Empower: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to fellow software developers, enhancing technical proficiency, Agile practices, and continuous improvement.
• Enhance Security and Reliability: Play a pivotal role in developing products that strengthen the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure.

What YOU will learn:

• Achieving Superior Results and Project Management: Strengthen your ability to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing development priorities, technical dependencies, and program milestones.
• Advanced Team Collaboration and Agile Leadership: Develop leadership skills through collaboration with engineering teams, Product Owners, program leadership, and other stakeholders to drive successful product development.
• Expertise in Systems Integration: Gain in-depth, hands-on experience integrating complex hardware and software components, enhancing technical proficiency and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR, in the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued DOD secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Software development and integration experience with embedded C and C++ product software.
• Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.
• Knowledge and/or experience in embedded security software development and integration.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience serving as a Product Owner or technical lead within an Agile software development environment.
• Experience managing product backlogs, defining features and user stories, and establishing development priorities.
• Experience coordinating technical dependencies and priorities across multiple engineering teams or product lines.
• Cost Account Management experience.
• Capable of mentoring engineers regarding software development skills and practices.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, meet project milestones, and drive process improvements.
• Experience leading teams and projects through the full software development lifecycle.

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, 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

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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.