Sr. Software Engineer - Embedded Communications- Active Secret; Onsite

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted:

Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance:
Secret – Active and existing required on day 1

U.S. citizenship is required.

• 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 Dev Ops 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%

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment
• 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

• 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, Dev Ops, 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++
• Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.