Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Comms; Onsite

Location
: 855 35 Th St NE, BLDG 137, Cedar Rapids, IA, US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137.

Security Clearance
:
DoD Secret. U.S. citizenship required.

• Architect cutting-edge embedded software and communication products.
• Lead large efforts in complex, multi-threaded embedded software in C, C++ and Rust.
• Drive project success by serving as an expert on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification.
• Lead initiatives and teams.
• Guide your team, supporting cost, schedule and technical performance.

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborate with experts in the software discipline, gaining hands‑on experience with new and innovative technologies.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross‑functional skillset.
• Become a subject matter expert for our software domain, as well as for projects and programs.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• 5years of experience with embedded software development.
• 5years of experience in C++ or
  
  C.
• Experience with Linux development environments.

• Experience with Rust.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with multithreading.
• Experience with networking and communications protocols.
• Experience with software containerization.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a 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, home and auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, 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.
• Eligibility for relocation.

Salary Range
: $107,500 – $204,500 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.