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# Software Engineer- Embedded Comms, Active Secret

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Programming, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-embedded-comms-active-secret-onsite-cedar-rapids-ia--f1f5adcd-4abc-4fa7-81cc-5c229e1ce066

## About the Role

* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
 * 5+ years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment
 * 5+ years experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions
 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration
 * Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
 * Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems
 * Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading
 * Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices
 * Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)
 * Experience in software development, testing, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++
 * Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
 * Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems
 * Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Autism, Bond Market, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, DevOps, Electronic Warfare, Embedded Software, Employee Assistance Plan, Family Planning, Git, Government, Green Business, Hardware-Software Integration, Java, Life Insurance, Linux Operating System, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Military, Multithreaded Programming, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Management, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RTX, Radio Frequency, Rapid Prototyping, Rehabilitation Act, Requirements Derivation, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Signal Processing, Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Student Loans,
Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Testing, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel

## Description

* Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
 * Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
 * Participate in internal review of software components and systems
 * Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
 * Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
 * Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
 * Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications
 * Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals
 * Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions
 * Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
 * Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives
 * Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
 * Ability to travel up to 15%


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