Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Requirements:

• We require a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• We require at least 10 years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.
• We require experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.
• We require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.
• We require an active, existing DoD TS/SCI clearance after the first day.
• We prefer strong communication and presentation skills across organizational levels.
• We prefer experience in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries.
• We prefer experience integrating or deploying software on system-on-chip (SoC) hardware.
• We prefer C/C++ and Python experience.
• We prefer experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern development practices, as well as exposure to modern software development pipelines.
• We prefer an active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• We support research and development projects focused on cybersecurity technologies.
• We work with multidisciplinary hardware, software, communications, and systems engineering teams to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.
• We support technology demonstrations and testing to assess new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.
• We assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.
• We collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins Aerospace and with customers to advance project goals.
• We develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity and communications solutions that protect aerospace and defense platforms.
• We lead cybersecurity research, rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions, and help develop technologies for next-generation connected platforms.
• We travel up to 10% of the time.

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Python
• Security
• C++
• Flow

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We are RTX, an aerospace and defense company, and Collins Aerospace develops advanced technologies and solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. You would join our fast-growing Resilient Connectivity Products team within Mission Systems, working with cross-functional colleagues on secure communications and cyber physical systems for civilian, military, and government customers. Our mission is to deliver advanced technologies to warfighters at the speed of relevance and help protect critical platforms. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The salary range is $132,400–$251,600, with offers based on factors including role, experience, location, education, and skills. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; vacation and other paid leave; retirement contributions and 401(k) matching; tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment; insurance and disability coverage; wellness and family-support programs; and relocation assistance. Incentive compensation may also be available depending on position level and applicable terms.

last updated 43 week of 2026