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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer- Resilient Networking - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Binary Space Partitioning, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Network Address Translation, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Revision Control Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Subversion, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Rust (Programming Language), Network Routing, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Build Tools, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-resilient-networking-onsite-cedar-rapids-ia--783c3d6c-9e08-4c33-bb34-4d09d3a3afc9 ## About the Role 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 minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience * 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 * At least 3+ years of embedded software development (C, C++, Rust, Python, Bash). Proficient with modern build systems (Make, CMake, SCons) and version control tools (Git, SVN) in complex or realtime embedded environments * Background in embedded Linux systems, networked applications, networking stack implementation, or BSP development * Understanding of modern networking technologies including IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols, multicast, NAT, TCP/UDP, OLSR, OSPF, PIM, IPSec, VPN, QoS, and ACLs * Experience defining system-level requirements and creating scalable software architectures, * Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline * Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above) * Experience with MANETs, Tactical Data Links, or distributed network systems. Experience integrating embedded software with FPGA/firmware systems * Understanding of RF concepts, waveform interactions, and cross-layer impacts on networking performance * Experience transitioning technology from R&D (TRL 3-6) into products. Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts to stakeholders, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Autism, Avionics, BSP, Bash Scripting, Bond Market, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CMake, Childcare, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dental Insurance, Distributed Computing, DoD Clearance, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Experiment Design, Family Planning, Git, Life Insurance, Mathematics, Navigation Solution (NAVSOL), Network Integration, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Software, Network Systems, Patents, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Prototyping, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RTX, Radio Frequency, Realtime Operating System, Rehabilitation Act, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Routing Protocols, Rust Programming Language, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Security Protocols, Small Business, Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Student Loans, Subversion, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technology White Papers, Test Design, Testing, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Waveforms, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications ## Description In this role, you will work on challenges that stretch your skills, boost your influence, and accelerate career growth in the key areas below: * Develop technology rapidly on small, focused teams backed by world-class labs and the resources of a major aerospace company * Innovate end-to-end: from concept formation and modeling to prototypes, demos, and transitions to product teams * Tackle complex, open-ended problems at the intersection of resilient networking and embedded software * Collaborate with sharp engineers and researchers across Collins, RTX, universities, labs, and innovative small businesses * Influence the future of our technology through contributions to architectures, roadmaps, proposals, patents, and publications What You Will Do * Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced resilient networking software systems and architectures * Lead small groups of engineers (2-3 individuals) on programs' technical aspects, including overseeing design, build, test, and demonstration * Train and oversee efforts of less experienced engineers * Architect and drive execution across the full software lifecycle - concept, modeling, implementation, integration, field demo, and program transition * Frame problems and translate mission needs into testable technical objectives * Design and run experiments; analyze results to iterate on concepts and implementations * Capture architectures, designs, test results, and lessons learned for reuse * Evaluate networking technologies such as MANET protocols, secure routing techniques, and adaptive mesh architectures * Contribute to proposals, white papers, and technical briefings * Travel required up to 15% time ## Related Videos - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)