Senior Embedded Software Engineer: Secure Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the US, onsite in Cedar Rapids, to design and deliver secure, embedded communications software. You will work across the full lifecycle with cutting‑edge radios, networks, and cryptographic systems, supporting mission critical operations and real‑time data sharing.

You will lead teams and collaborate with engineers to meet cost and schedule targets while advancing your technical leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in Python and C/C++.
• STEM degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (or advanced degree) with minimum 3–5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

C/C++

Embedded software development

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's or Advanced)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Git

Linux development environments

Networking protocols

Rust

Containerization

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the US, onsite in Cedar Rapids, to design and deliver secure, embedded communications software. You will work across the full lifecycle with cutting‑edge radios, networks, and cryptographic systems, supporting mission critical operations and real‑time data sharing.

You will lead teams and collaborate with engineers to meet cost and schedule targets while advancing your technical leadership and mentorship capabilities.