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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: TS/SCI\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1Job Description\nAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nJoin a fast-growing software development team focused on creating new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber physical systems.\nWe are seeking experienced Software Engineers with expertise in embedded systems, communications products, signal processing, or cybersecurity to join our Resilient Connectivity Products team. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research, develop innovative solutions for next-generation connected platforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve some of the industry's most complex technical challenges.\nOur mission is to provide new, cutting-edge technologies to warfighters at the speed of relevance. The ideal candidate excels at navigating open-ended problems by rapidly prototyping and iterating upon solutions. We prefer candidates with one or more of the following skillsets: real-time embedded software, datalinks, waveforms, signal processing, or cybersecurity. Relevant cybersecurity skills may include knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and cyber systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test cybersecurity and communications solutions that protect critical aerospace and defense platforms while helping advance new technologies and capabilities.\nJob Responsibilities\nSupport research and development projects focused on cyber security technologies.\nWork with multidisciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate cybersecurity technologies.\nSupport technology demonstrations and testing to evaluate new cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.\nAssist with technical proposal preparation and government-sponsored research and development activities.\nCollaborate with technology stakeholders across Collins and with customers to support project goals and objectives.\nTravel up to 10% of the time.\nRequired Qualifications:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of prior or relevant experience\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required \nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance \nExperience developing embedded software using object-oriented design.\n10+ years of experience in embedded software, communications, cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline.\n Preferred Qualifications:\nAbility to communicate and present to all levels of the organization\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries\nActive U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)\nExperience integrating/deploying software to system on a chip (SoC) hardware solutions\nC/C++ and Python experience\nExperience designing, developing, or securing software applications using modern software development practices\nExposure to working on or developing modern software development pipelines.\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\nTuition reimbursement program\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\nLife insurance and disability coverage\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\nEligible for relocation\nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\n#MISENG\nDo 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\nOnsite: 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.\nCandidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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