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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Security Engineer - Product Owner - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded C, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Scrum Methodology, Software Product Management, Software Architecture, Security Software, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test Case, Multithreading, Software Verification, Software Security, Functional Dependencies, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-137--855-35Th-St-NE--BLDG-137/Principal-Software-Security-Engineer---Product-Owner_01883177 ## 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 a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR, in the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. * The ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued DOD secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * Software development and integration experience with embedded C and C++ product software. * Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools. * Knowledge and/or experience in embedded security software development and integration., * Experience serving as a Product Owner or technical lead within an Agile software development environment. * Experience managing product backlogs, defining features and user stories, and establishing development priorities. * Experience coordinating technical dependencies and priorities across multiple engineering teams or product lines. * Cost Account Management experience. * Capable of mentoring engineers regarding software development skills and practices. * Ability to establish collaborative relationships and work effectively in a team-oriented environment. * Demonstrated ability to deliver results, meet project milestones, and drive process improvements. * Experience leading teams and projects through the full software development lifecycle ## Description Crypto Without the Coins-Come Engineer What Keeps Critical Systems Secure. Our Crypto team in the creates cutting edge embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the N.S.A. to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy. Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA, and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products, all with the end goal of keeping our warfighters safe and secure and bringing them home. This team gets to work on a wide variety of innovative products, both new and existing, so it's not your typical repetitive workload. As a Senior Software Engineer, technical responsibilities for this position will encompass software development, technical leadership, and Product Owner responsibilities within an Agile development environment. You will contribute to key technical decisions, help establish development priorities, manage product backlogs, and support the successful execution of software development activities across multiple product lines. Additional responsibilities include requirements definition, software design and architecture, software implementation, hardware/software integration, and requirements verification., * Lead Software Development and Integration: Spearhead efforts on a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase, driving innovation and ensuring successful software development and integration. * Drive Product Ownership and Prioritization: Serve as a Product Owner within an Agile development environment, managing and prioritizing product backlogs to align engineering efforts with program commitments, customer needs, and business objectives. * Lead Agile Planning and Execution: Support PI Planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies to establish priorities, manage dependencies, and drive predictable execution. * Drive Project Excellence: Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define requirements, implement software, and support test case development, verification testing, and certification activities. * Coordinate Cross-Functional Dependencies: Work across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams to identify technical dependencies, resolve competing priorities, and support successful program execution. * Mentor and Empower: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to fellow software developers, enhancing technical proficiency, Agile practices, and continuous improvement. * Enhance Security and Reliability: Play a pivotal role in developing products that strengthen the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure. What YOU will learn: * Achieving Superior Results and Project Management: Strengthen your ability to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing development priorities, technical dependencies, and program milestones. * Advanced Team Collaboration and Agile Leadership: Develop leadership skills through collaboration with engineering teams, Product Owners, program leadership, and other stakeholders to drive successful product development. * Expertise in Systems Integration: Gain in-depth, hands-on experience integrating complex hardware and software components, enhancing technical proficiency and problem-solving capabilities., Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.