Software Engineer II - Embedded Communications (Onsite)
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$69k - $131k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software, networking, and communication products using C/C++ and Rust.
- Collaborate on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification.
- Lead initiatives and organize tasks for team members.
- Support team decisions involving cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Develop secure, real-time communications systems supporting voice, video, and data.
- Build technical leadership and subject-matter expertise through mentorship and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least two years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- At least one year of embedded software development experience.
- At least one year of experience with Python and C/C++.
- An active U.S. Department of Defense clearance is preferred; an active Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Preferred experience includes Linux development environments, multiple phases of the software development lifecycle, Git or other version control systems, networking and communications protocols, Rust, multithreading, and containerization.
- Comfort working in Agile/Scrum environments is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required because the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other optional insurance coverages.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus parental and family leave benefits.
- 401(k) employer matching and separate retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, and child and elder care services.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is eligible for relocation.
- The position is a U.S.-based role and requires an active Secret clearance after day one.
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.