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# Software Engineer I (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Multithreading, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EE4C6C09F82F482BA9E58666C7CB2B21/job/

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required., * 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 less than 2 years prior relevant experience

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

## Description

As a Software Engineer I 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.


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