Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to collaborate in a dynamic software team. This role involves definition and translation of system requirements into software requirements.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in STEM, with experience in embedded development and a secret security clearance required. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns to foster professional growth.
• Provide direct support to stakeholders and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Embedded Development using object-oriented design

Development tool sets (Jira, Git)

Requirements analysis

Knowledge of microservices and containers

Education

Degree in STEM

Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.

Collins Aerospace Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is passionate about collaborating with high‑performance teams to create mission‑critical solutions supporting Mission Systems. Our Senior Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success. Our senior software engineers utilize a variety of skills on a regular basis including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with dynamic software team in a cross‑functional environment, contributing to the definition and translation of System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models for a large‑scale program
• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Level Software Engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns, fostering professional growth and skill development
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction
• Partner with team members across domains to maintain and enhance software design and code, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and certification standards
• Take ownership of producing high‑quality software builds within an integrated test environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through rigorous testing and validation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with Embedded Development using object‑oriented design
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition
• Experience with virtualization
• Knowledge of microservices, containers and orchestrators
• Knowledge and/or experience with memory‑safe applications (Ada or Rust)
• Experience with automated test environments (Python)
• Knowledge on DevSecOps and CI/CD
• Experience in Graphical User Interfaces with Java React framework, or similar frameworks like Swing or JavaFX
• Knowledge and experience with Data Format Description Language (DFDL)
• Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions

What We Offer

• 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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.