Software Engineer II - Embedded Communications (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹配

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids designs and delivers embedded communication solutions that keep military forces connected and informed. You will design and develop software in C/C++ and Rust, collaborating on requirements, implementation, testing and certification.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and contributing to cost, schedule, and performance decisions within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 1 year of embedded software development experience.
• 1 year of experience in Python and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
• Drive project success by collaborating on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification.
• Lead initiatives and help organize tasks for team members.
• Help make decisions for your team: supporting cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Rust

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Linux development

Job description

Location

US-IA-Cedar Rapids-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Security Clearance

DoD Clearance: Secret. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1. 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.

Overview

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just build technology—we engineer mission success. Our Communication Systems teams are on the front lines of innovation, designing and delivering cutting‑edge embedded communication solutions that keep military forces around the world safe, connected, and informed—no matter the environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting‑edge embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
• Drive project success by collaborating on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification.
• Lead initiatives and help organize tasks for team members.
• Help make decisions for your team: supporting cost, schedule, and technical performance.

What You Will Learn

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities to develop your skills.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in our area, obtaining hands‑on experience with new and innovative technologies.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross‑functional skillset.
• Grow into a subject matter expert on your projects and programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 1 year of experience with embedded software development.
• 1 year of experience in Python and C/C++.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance.
• Experience with Linux development environments.
• Experience in multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Some experience with networking and communications protocols.
• Some experience with Rust programming language.
• Some experience with multithreading and containerization.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as 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 assistance.
• 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.
• And more.

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation.

Salary Range

68,900 USD – 131,100 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.