Sr Software Engineer - Embedded Communications; Onsite

Senior Software Engineer – Collins Aerospace Mission Systems (Onsite, US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137, 855 35

Th St NE BLDG 137)

At Collins Aerospace, we engineer mission success. Our Resilient Connectivity Products software teams work on cutting‑edge embedded communication solutions that keep military forces safe, connected, and informed—no matter the environment.

• Design and develop cutting‑edge embedded software, networking and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
• Drive project success by contributing to requirements, implementation, test development, and certification.
• Lead initiatives and small teams.
• Guide your team to support cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborate with experts to obtain hands‑on experience with new technologies.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross‑functional skill set.
• Become a subject‑matter expert on projects and programs.

• Degree in STEM and 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience in the full software development life‑cycle.
• 3 years of embedded software development experience.
• 3 years of experience in Python and C/C++.

• Active U.S. DoD Clearance (Secret).
• Experience with Linux development environments.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with networking and communications protocols.
• Experience with Rust.
• Experience with multithreading and containerization.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan, including employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, etc.).
• Parental leave benefits.

Eligible for relocation.

Employees may be eligible for referral bonuses.

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.