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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **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:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-137--855-35Th-St-NE--BLDG-137/Embedded-Software-Engineer-I--Onsite-_01872627 ## 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, Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. What You Will Do: 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. 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 * You will be a part of a team that is developing new and innovative products for our customers' mission. * 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: * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) . * Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust * Security focused mindset Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience with python and/or Linux * Some experience coding in an embedded environment * Familiar with multi-threaded and object oriented development * Familiar with the basics of asymmetric and symmetric encryption ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Asynchronicity and multithreading in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/447-asynchronicity-and-multithreading-in-c) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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