Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical and strategic management of novel cyber-physical security research and development projects.
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams developing, integrating, and evaluating cybersecurity technologies.
- Develop and integrate complex, multithreaded embedded software for connected platforms.
- Conduct advanced technology demonstrations and support early customer engagement.
- Prepare technical proposals and execute government-sponsored science and technology research.
- Build partnerships with Collins stakeholders and customers to identify research opportunities and drive technology adoption.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing and integrating complex, multithreaded embedded software using Rust, Ada, C, and/or C++.
- At least 5 years of standard full-lifecycle software development practices, including configuration management tools.
- Experience leading technical research and development projects from concept through technology demonstration.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- An active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance is preferred, with SCI eligibility preferred.
- Experience leading system or software architecture development.
- Experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries.
- Hands-on experience with FPGA development, embedded systems, or cyber-physical platforms.
- Experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern development practices.
- Experience with RF/radio systems and software such as MATLAB/Simulink, GNU Radio, or SDR platforms.
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life and disability insurance, optional supplemental coverage, and identity theft protection.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning benefits, and autism benefits.
- Employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, and other health programs.
- Pet, home, and auto insurance options and legal services coverage.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services and Teladoc Medical Experts.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires approximately 10% travel.
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.