Software Engineer - Tactical Communications; Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35

Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance:
Secret (Active and existing required after day
1)

• Develop cutting‑edge embedded software, networking, and communication products in C/C++ and Rust.
• Collaborate on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification to support project success.
• Contribute to team initiatives and collaborate as part of the development team.
• Help make decisions concerning cost, schedule, and technical performance for the team.

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities to develop your skills.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to obtain hands‑on experience with new and innovative technologies.
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross‑functional skillset.
• Develop technical expertise on your projects and programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Some experience with embedded software development.
• Some experience with C/C++, Rust, or Python programming languages.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance.
• Some experience with Linux development environments.
• Some experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Some experience with networking and communications protocols.
• Some 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 with 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
• And more!

Salary Range: $57,200 USD – $108,800 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.