Principal Embedded Software Engineer
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support research and development projects focused on cybersecurity technologies.
- Develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity and communications solutions with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Support technology demonstrations and testing of new cybersecurity capabilities.
- Assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.
- Collaborate with Collins stakeholders and customers to support project goals.
- Travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- STEM degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Top Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred qualifications include aerospace, defense, or mission-critical industry experience; SoC software integration or deployment experience; C/C++ and Python experience; modern software development experience; and exposure to software development pipelines.
- Preferred qualifications include the ability to communicate and present to all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options are available.
- Three weeks of vacation are provided for newly hired employees, along with paid time off and holidays.
- The 401(k) plan includes employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, with a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Benefits include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning support, and autism benefits.
- Additional programs include wellness rewards, employee assistance, virtual and second-opinion medical services, and child and elder care services.
- Relocation may be eligible; the role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and commuting is the employee’s responsibility.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.