Software Engineer II, Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software solutions in a collaborative, onsite team in the Cedar Rapids area. You will contribute to new product development for high-stakes missions and gain exposure to hardware, systems, and FPGA work. The role emphasizes learning, growth, and delivering results on milestones.

A strong preference for Rust, C++, Python, and Linux experience within embedded environments is noted. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; US citizenship required.
• STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.
• Experience with embedded software development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team developing new products for customers' mission.
• Tackle complex problems across diverse domains.
• Develop and test software using Rust, C++, Python; contribute to implementation.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers.

Skills

Rust

C++

Python

Linux

Multi-threaded

Object oriented

Security mindset

Education

STEM degree or Advanced Degree

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-07

Country: United States of America

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\u2019s 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 with a strong desire to 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 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 demonstrating your ability to implement 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 take flight to 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:

• 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!

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.

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