Software Engineer II, Onsite

Posted 2026-08-07 · Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite) · U.S. citizenship and active Secret DoD clearance required

About the role

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, develops technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. As a Software Engineer II on the Mission Systems team, you will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software solutions for secure communications, missionized aircraft/spacecraft systems, and collaborative space solutions. You will work collaboratively with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers in an agile environment across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software solutions using Rust, C++, and Python
• Implement software for cryptography, waveform and networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, and command & control systems
• Work within an agile team to deliver project milestones
• Collaborate across disciplines including hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design through verification

Learning opportunities

• Gain experience with agile team practices and the complete software development lifecycle
• Develop expertise in cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, and command & control
• Path to become a subject matter expert in mission systems software

Qualifications

Required

• U.S. citizenship (required for Secret DoD security clearance)
• Active, existing Secret DoD clearance (required after day 1)
• STEM degree with minimum 2 years relevant experience, or advanced degree in related field

Preferred

• Proficiency with C, C++, Rust, Python, and/or Linux
• Experience coding in embedded environments
• Security-focused mindset
• Multi-threaded and object-oriented development experience
• Familiarity with asymmetric and symmetric encryption fundamentals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees
• 401(k) with employer matching, separate employer retirement contribution, and Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning, Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits, Teladoc Medical Experts second opinions
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Relocation eligibility

Pay

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels; final offer based on role, experience, location, education, and skills). Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation depending on position level and collective-bargaining status.

Schedule & location

Onsite role at 855 35th St NE, Building 137, Cedar Rapids, IA. Employees work primarily onsite.

Security clearance

Active Secret DoD clearance required. U.S. citizenship mandatory as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance. Clearance must be obtainable and maintainable.