Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Secure Communications

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible benefits

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness incentives

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software and secure communications for mission-critical applications. You will collaborate with top engineers to deliver real-time systems used by military and aerospace operations, including software-defined radios and cryptographic components.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in Python, C/C++, Rust, and embedded environments, plus a US citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Experience in Python and C/C++.
• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5 years of experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
• Drive project success by contributing to requirements, implementation, test development and certification.
• Lead initiatives and small teams.
• Guide the team on cost, schedule and technical performance.

Skills

Embedded software development

Python

C/C++

Rust

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software and secure communications for mission-critical applications. You will collaborate with top engineers to deliver real-time systems used by military and aerospace operations, including software-defined radios and cryptographic components.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in Python, C/C++, Rust, and embedded environments, plus a US citizenship for security clearance eligibility.