Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity Battlespace

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for experienced cyber engineers to join a fast-growing research team focused on advancing cybersecurity for connected systems. The ideal candidates will lead R&D projects, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and develop innovative security techniques. This position requires deep expertise in embedded systems, threat analysis, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. A strong candidate will actively drive research opportunities and technical proposals, contributing to the success of new technologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Vacation and paid leave benefits

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience with embedded systems or operational technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and strategic management of cybersecurity R&D projects.
• Drive multi-disciplinary teams in developing new cybersecurity technologies.
• Cultivate partnerships with stakeholders for strategic alignment.

Skills

Embedded systems

Cybersecurity research

Vulnerability analysis technologies

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Industrial control systems

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Join a fast-growing research team focused on developing new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber physical systems.

Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced cyber engineers knowledgeable in embedded system and communication platform design to support a diverse portfolio of research and development activities within our Applied Research & Technology organization. The responsibility of this role is to advanced cybersecurity research, including the possibility of directly leading complex technical development activities and multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new security techniques for connected platforms. The person in this role should be self-motivated, serving as a primary technical contributor to new research and innovations in the communications security space. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in the threat analysis of mission- and safety-critical platforms, vulnerability analysis technologies, emerging security research, operational technology and embedded systems. Outside of technical responsibilities, the candidate should be comfortable to collaborate with business partners and customers to identify new research opportunities, drive the successful transition and adoption of innovations, and develop new technology in securing cyber physical platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and contribute to the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security

• Drive multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies

• Support advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact

• Lead technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research

• Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment

• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

• 1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology

• Previous research experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

• Aerospace or defense experience

• Active DoD security clearance

• Experience working with FPGAs

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

• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. 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.

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.

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