Software Engineer II - Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their innovative team focused on embedded cybersecurity. In this exciting role, you'll design and develop advanced embedded software solutions that enhance military communications, ensuring they are secure and reliable. Collaborating with a talented team, you'll work on integrating cutting-edge cryptographic capabilities while gaining valuable experience in the software development lifecycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects that have a global impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Virtual doctor visits

Child and elder care services

Relocation eligibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on embedded systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software solutions for military communications.
• Integrate multi-threaded C and C++ software code bases.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Multi-threaded programming

Object-oriented development

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

FPGA

Embedded systems

Job description

Software Engineer II - Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Software Engineer II - Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2025-04-04

Country: United States of America

Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Are you big into Crypto? We’re not talking currency!

Our Crypto team in the Assured Solutions Engineering directorate creates some crazy advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the NSA to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy. Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA, and software teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products.

As a Software Engineer II joining our team, you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded encryption algorithms. Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects. While experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment. You should thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology, and possess demonstrated expertise in integrating system hardware and software components.

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop embedded software solutions
• Work collaboratively in a team to solve our customers' unique and interesting needs
• Support requirement generation, software implementation, test case development, and verification efforts
• Integrate multi-threaded C and C++ software code bases.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain experience working with an agile team.
• You will gain experience in the software development lifecycle as well as learning more about security requirements.
• You can take flight to the next level of your career by becoming a subject matter expert as well as taking opportunities of project engineering.

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
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, Python, and/or Linux
• Experience coding in an embedded environment
• Security focused mindset
• Familiar with multi-threaded and object-oriented development
• Familiar with the basics of asymmetric and symmetric encryption

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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft, and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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