Software Engineer II, Onsite

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Software Engineer II for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software across hardware, systems, and FPGA domains, collaborating with hardware teams to meet mission needs.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, security clearance eligibility, and proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and Python in embedded environments. Onsite work with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, python and/or Linux
• Some 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

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a team developing new and innovative products for our customers’ mission.
• You will face and conquer challenges across a wide range of complex and interesting problem domains.
• You will develop your skills with software application tools and languages such as Rust, C++, and Python.
• You will impact the team positively by implementing and testing software solutions.
• You will have opportunities to learn about cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, command & control, project engineering

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Python

Linux

Embedded

Multithreading

Object-oriented

Security

Cryptography

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-07

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: Secret

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

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.

As a Software Engineer II on our team, you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded software solutions. We value individuals witha strong desireto learn, grow, and expand their technical capabilities, especially within embedded environments. 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 enjoy working closely with others to achieve shared goals. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with experts across other disciplines, including hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering.

What You Will Do:

• You will be a part of a team that is developing new and innovative products forourcustomers’ mission.
• You will face and conquer challenges across a wide range of complex and interesting problem domains.

• You will develop your skills with software application toolsand languages suchasRust,C ++,and Python.

  You willimpactthe team positively bydemonstratingyour ability toimplement and test software solutions.

• You will have opportunities to learn about cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, command & control, project engineering

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain experience working with an agile team.
• You will gain experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• You can takeflightto the next level of your career by becoming a subject matter expert

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, python and/or Linux
• Some 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:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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