Embedded Software Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role focuses on creating new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber-physical systems within the aerospace and defense industry. The position involves leading cybersecurity research, developing solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate excels at navigating open-ended problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating upon solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development projects focused on cybersecurity technologies
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies
• Support technology demonstrations and testing to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities
• Assist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities
• Collaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins and with customers to support project goals and objectives
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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
• Experience developing embedded software using object-oriented design
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline

Nice to have:

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)
• Experience integrating/deploying software to system on a chip (SoC) hardware solutions
• C/C++ and Python experience
• Experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using Exposure to working on or developing modern software development pipelines

Benefits

• 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 insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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
• Eligible for relocation

Important Details

• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
• Application window closing: approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted

About the Company

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with 185,000 employees. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, helps redefine the aerospace and defense industry. The company focuses on providing new, cutting-edge technologies to warfighters.