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Software Engineer II - Embedded Platform Software (onsite)

Design and implement embedded software features for secure, real-time communications in defense systems
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Mid-Level
$68,900 – 131,100 USD / year
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Raytheon

Raytheon

Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems, including missiles, radars, avionics, and space technologies for military and commercial customers worldwide.

Software Engineer II

At Collins Aerospace, we engineer mission success. Our Resilient Connectivity Products software teams are on the front lines of innovation, designing and delivering cutting-edge embedded communication solutions that keep military forces around the world safe, connected, and informed—no matter the environment.

We're looking for a Software Engineer II who's ready to make an impact. In this role, you won't just write code, you'll help shape the future of secure communications. From software-defined radios and advanced networking to state-of-the-art cryptographic systems, your work will drive critical real-time communications that enable pilots and soldiers to securely share voice, video, and data when it matters most.

Here, you'll collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're building on trusted systems or breaking ground on new innovations, your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations across the globe.

If you're passionate about solving complex challenges, excited by the idea of working on systems that truly matter, and driven to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the field—we want you on our team.

Join Collins Aerospace Mission Systems and help us connect the battlespace of tomorrow!

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software, networking and communication products
  • Help lead small efforts in complex, multi-threaded embedded software in C++ and Rust
  • Leverage containerization to streamline software development
  • Drive project success by supporting requirements, implementation, test development, and certification
  • Lead initiatives on your team

What You Will Learn

  • Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities to develop talent for yourself and your peers
  • Collaborate with experts in the software discipline, obtaining hands-on experience with new and innovative technologies
  • Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross-functional skillset
  • Become a subject matter expert on your projects and programs

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field
  • 1 year of experience with embedded software development
  • 1 year of experience in C++ or C

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with Rust is a plus
  • Experience with Linux development environments
  • Experience with Git or other version control systems
  • Experience with multithreading
  • Knowledge of networking and communications protocols

What We Offer:

  • 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!

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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Software Engineer II - Embedded Platform Software (onsite)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
$68,900 – 131,100 USD / year
Engineering
About Raytheon
Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems, including missiles, radars, avionics, and space technologies for military and commercial customers worldwide.