Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching & retire

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

RTX, the leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking experienced Software Engineers for embedded systems and cybersecurity roles at our Cedar Rapids facility. You will join a fast-growing team focused on secure connected platforms and defense applications, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineers to solve complex technical challenges.

Ideal candidates have extensive embedded software experience, cybersecurity expertise, and a proven ability to prototype and iterate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Support research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.
Collaborate with hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.
Support technology demonstrations and government-sponsored research and development activities.
Collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins and with customers to support project goals and objectives.
Travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Embedded systems

Cybersecurity

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree (BS/BA)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

C/C++

Python

Embedded software

SoC

Datalinks

Job description

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 Type

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Job Description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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

We are seeking experienced Software Engineers with expertise in embedded systems, communications products, signal processing, or cybersecurity to join our Resilient Connectivity Products team. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the industry's most complex technical challenges.

Our mission is to provide new, cutting-edge technologies to warfighters at the speed of relevance. The ideal candidate excels at navigating open-ended problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating upon solutions. We prefer candidates with one or more of the following skillsets: real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or cybersecurity. Relevant cybersecurity skills may include knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and cyber systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity and communications solutions that protect critical aerospace and defense platforms while helping advance new technologies and capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

Support research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.

Work with multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.

Support technology demonstrations and testing to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.

Assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.

Collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins and with customers to support project goals and objectives.

Travel up to 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of prior or relevant experience