Pr. Software Engineer Embedded Cybersecurity- Active Secret

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on embedded cybersecurity to join the Crypto team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and verify secure embedded software for military communications, including device management, reprogramming, key management, and encryption algorithms, leveraging C++/Rust on embedded Linux platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of advanced embedded cryptographic solutions and communication products, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Architect secure, multi-threaded embedded software in C++ or Rust to advance software architecture with innovative approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, oversee implementation, and drive test case development, verification testing, and certification processes.
• Mentor software developers to raise technical proficiency and promote best practices for process improvement.
• Influence the security and reliability of critical communications systems by taking a proactive role in shaping product direction and future innovations.

Requirements

• A STEM degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least five years of related experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start; U.S. citizenship is required since only U.S. citizens are eligible for clearance.
• Embedded software development and integration experience with C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience working on complex, multi-threaded product software codebases.
• Familiarity with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.

Technologies

• C++, Rust, Python, embedded Linux

Compensation

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

Location and Work Arrangement

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (onsite)

Onsite commitment: Employees in onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including production and maintenance activities essential to product development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• Life and disability insurance
• Pet, home, and auto insurance options
• Additional life and accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption assistance and autism benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 counseling sessions
• Healthy You rewards and wellness program
• Doctor on Demand and Teladoc for remote medical access
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Eligible relocation assistance