Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking experienced Cyber Engineers with expertise in embedded systems and cybersecurity to lead advanced R&D in cyber-physical security. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, drive security research, and collaborate with customers and programs to turn innovative ideas into secure, deployable solutions.

The role emphasizes threat modeling, vulnerability research, and collaboration with business leaders to identify opportunities and accelerate technology

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 10+ years' relevant experience or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD TS clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience leading R&D projects from concept through demonstration.
• 5+ years embedded software development in Rust/Ada/C/C++.
• 5+ years full lifecycle software practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects in cyber-physical security.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, and systems engineers.
• Deliver technology demonstrations to engage customers and create impact.
• Contribute to government-sponsored research proposals.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to align research with business needs.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Embedded software

Rust/C/C++

Security clearance

US citizenship

Project leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GNU Radio

FPGA development

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking experienced Cyber Engineers with expertise in embedded systems and cybersecurity to lead advanced R&D in cyber-physical security. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, drive security research, and collaborate with customers and programs to turn innovative ideas into secure, deployable solutions.

The role emphasizes threat modeling, vulnerability research, and collaboration with business leaders to identify opportunities and accelerate technology