Date Posted:

2024-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. To view more on Mission Systems, click here! 

 

The Communication Systems directorate makes some of the most cutting-edge products across the enterprise and the software group plays a very large role.  We develop innovative solutions that keep our military members safe, connected, and informed. Our team has some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry and work with all the most recent technologies in embedded software development.     

 

As a Principal Software Engineer in this organization, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art communications systems to support UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles.  Examples would include advanced satellite communications, cryptography and state-of-the-art embedded computing architectures.  We build robust networks that implement low latency and high throughput communications that include anti-jamming capabilities, mobile adhoc features and IP connectivity.   

 

What You Will Do: 

YOU will contribute to our software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases.   

YOU will support the design and development of embedded software solutions and communications products   

YOU will enhance our project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support   

YOU will mentor software developers in technical and process-related areas   

YOU will contribute to key decision making for the successful development of applications across multiple product lines   

 

What You Will Learn: 

YOU will gain technical experience and mentorship opportunities to develop talent for yourself and others 

YOU will work alongside subject matter experts and industry specialists, obtaining hands-on experience with software defined radios 

YOU will engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross-functional skillset 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant 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 

Experience with software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases.   

Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools   

 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance 

Knowledge and\or experience in communications systems and multi-threaded embedded application software engineering development and integration   

IP networking and networking protocol experience is desirable   

TDMA, mobile adhoc network (MANET) and waveform communication protocol experience is desirable   

Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers in person and through technology; experience working on an Agile team desirable   

Strive to consistently produce superior results, keeping project milestones on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment   

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python  

 

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

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 

 And more!  

 

Relocation Eligibility  

Eligible for relocation 

 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

 

Mission Systems:  

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  

 
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.   

 

#reempowerprogram  

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​ 

 

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 

Have prior experience in functional area of interest 

Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position 

 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. 

 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

 
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again. 
 
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

 

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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