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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Software Organization, Hardware Infrastructure, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-137--855-35Th-St-NE--BLDG-137/Senior-Embedded-Software-Engineer_01879685

## 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, We are seeking experienced Software Engineers with expertise in embedded systems, communications products, signal processing, or cybersecurity to join our Resilient Connectivity Products team. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the industry's most complex technical challenges.

Our mission is to provide new, cutting-edge technologies to warfighters at the speed of relevance. The ideal candidate excels at navigating open-ended problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating upon solutions. We prefer candidates with one or more of the following skillsets: real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or cybersecurity. Relevant cybersecurity skills may include knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and cyber systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity and communications solutions that protect critical aerospace and defense platforms while helping advance new technologies and capabilities., * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior or relevant 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
 * Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
 * 5+ years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

· Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries

· Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)

· Experience integrating/deploying software to system on a chip (SoC) hardware solutions

· C/C++ and Python experience

· Experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern software development practices

## Description

* Support research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.
 * Work with multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.
 * Support technology demonstrations and testing to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.
 * Assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.
 * Collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins and with customers to support project goals and objectives.
 * Travel up to 10% of the time.