Senior Principal Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX, including Collins Aerospace, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a fast-growing team focused on secure embedded systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will lead cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and work with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
• 10+ years in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects focused on cybersecurity technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop and evaluate cybersecurity solutions.
• Assist with technology demonstrations and testing of new cybersecurity capabilities.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in government-sponsored R&D activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across RTX and customers to achieve project goals.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Embedded software

Object-oriented design

Cybersecurity

C/C++

Python

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor’s or higher)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

RTX, including Collins Aerospace, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a fast-growing team focused on secure embedded systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will lead cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and work with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or