Senior Software Engineer- Resilient Networking; Onsite

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you join a small, high-impact team on the cutting edge of next-generation wireless networking, bringing emerging and innovative solutions out of the lab and into our products in the field.

• Develop technology rapidly on small, focused teams backed by world-class labs and the resources of a major aerospace company.
• Innovate end-to-end: from concept formation and modeling to prototypes, demos, and transitions to product teams.
• Tackle complex, open-ended problems at the intersection of resilient networking and embedded software.
• Collaborate with sharp engineers and researchers across Collins, RTX, universities, labs, and innovative small businesses.
• Influence the future of our technology through contributions to architectures, roadmaps, proposals, patents, and publications.
• Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced resilient networking software systems and architectures.
• Lead small groups of engineers (2‑3 individuals) on programs’ technical aspects, including overseeing design, build, test, and demonstration.
• Train and oversee efforts of less experienced engineers.
• Architect and drive execution across the full software lifecycle — concept, modeling, implementation, integration, field demo, and program transition.
• Frame problems and translate mission needs into testable technical objectives.
• Design and run experiments; analyze results to iterate on concepts and implementations.
• Capture architectures, designs, test results, and lessons learned for reuse.
• Evaluate networking technologies such as MANET protocols, secure routing techniques, and adaptive mesh architectures.
• Contribute to proposals, white papers, and technical briefings.
• Travel required up to 15% of the time.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 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.
• At least 3+ years of embedded software development (C, C++, Rust, Python, Bash). Proficient with modern build systems (Make, CMake, SCons) and version control tools (Git, SVN) in complex or realtime embedded environments.
• Background in embedded Linux systems, networked applications, networking stack implementation, or BSP development.
• Understanding of modern networking technologies including IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols, multicast, NAT, TCP/UDP, OLSR, OSPF, PIM, IPSec, VPN, QoS, and ACLs.
• Experience defining system‑level requirements and creating scalable software architectures.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above).
• Experience with MANETs, Tactical Data Links, or distributed network systems. Experience integrating embedded software with FPGA/firmware systems.
• Understanding of RF concepts, waveform interactions, and cross-layer impacts on networking performance.
• Experience transitioning technology from R&D (TRL 3–6) into products.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts to stakeholders.

• 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…