Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer role supports Collins Aerospace’s Resilient Connectivity Products team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a focus on cybersecurity research and the development of embedded and communications solutions for connected cyber physical systems. This onsite position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).

Location & Work Setup

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Work model: Onsite (primarily onsite)

Onsite roles work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance employees who are essential to product development.

Compensation

• Salary: USD 107,500 - 204,500 per year

Role Summary

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer (onsite), you will lead cybersecurity research and contribute to the development of embedded and communications solutions for connected cyber physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.
• Partner 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 STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 6 years of prior or relevant experience.
• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
• Experience integrating and deploying software to system on a chip (SoC) hardware solutions.
• C/C++ and Python experience.
• Experience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern software development practices.
• Exposure to working on or developing modern software development pipelines.

Technologies

• C/C++
• Python
• Object-oriented design
• System on a chip (SoC)

Security Clearance Requirements

• Eligibility: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
• Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI
• Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan including employer matching funds
• 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, and 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