Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer: Embedded Security Leader

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced Cyber Engineers with expertise in embedded systems and communications platforms to join our Applied Research & Technology team. You will lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop security solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has experience in threat modeling, vulnerability research, OT security, and cyber-physical systems, and will

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• 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.
• Experience leading technical research and development projects from concept through technology demonstration.
• 5+ years of experience developing and integrating complex, multi-threaded embedded software, Rust, Ada, C and/or C++.
• 5+ years of standard full lifecycle software development practices, including the use of configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security.
• Participate in and lead multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies.
• Perform advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact.
• Participate in 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.

Skills

Embedded software

Rust

Ada

C/C++

Security clearance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GNU Radio

SDR platforms

Configuration management tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced Cyber Engineers with expertise in embedded systems and communications platforms to join our Applied Research & Technology team. You will lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop security solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has experience in threat modeling, vulnerability research, OT security, and cyber-physical systems, and will