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Collins Aerospace · 3 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Crypto team in the Software Technologies directorate. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and verifying embedded cryptographic capabilities for military communications products, ensuring security and reliability in critical communications infrastructure.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Software Development and Integration: Spearhead efforts on a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase, driving innovation at the cutting edge of technology

Design Embedded Solutions: Take the lead in designing and developing advanced embedded cryptographic solutions and communications products, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Drive Project Execution: Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define requirements, implement software, and oversee test case development, verification test execution, and certification support

Mentor and Empower: Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow software developers, enhancing both technical proficiency and process optimization while cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Enhance Security and Reliability: Play a pivotal role in shaping products that significantly bolster the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure

Qualification

C++PythonEmbedded LinuxCryptographic applicationsSecure software developmentHardware-software integrationProject executionTeam collaborationMentorship

Required

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

DoD Clearance: Secret

Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects

Experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred, it is not required

Preferred

Crypto system requirements capture, design formulation, algorithms and implementation

Verification and validation of crypto system functional and security requirements

Development of artifacts to support certification of crypto system and components

Experience with Information Assurance and/or Cybersecurity industry standards of practice

Experience as a technical or project lead to ensure that project execution is successful

Ideal candidates will have experience with software development using a high-level programming language (C++, C#, Java, Rust, Ada, VHDL) as well as hardware-software integration in real-time embedded systems

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

And more!