Software Engineer 1 - Tactical Communications

Join Collins Aerospace Mission Systems in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite, as an entry level Software Engineer focused on embedded software, networking, and secure communications. You will collaborate on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification, contributing to cost, schedule, and technical performance decisions as part of a team. This role offers a salary range of USD 57,200 to 108,800 per year and a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, retirement, education, and overall well being. A U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret level) are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software, networking, and communication products using C, C++, and Rust.
• Collaborate on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification to drive project success.
• Contribute as a member of a team and support initiatives across the program.
• Participate in decisions affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) earned prior to start date.
• 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.
• Some experience with embedded software development.
• Some experience with C/C++, Rust, or Python programming languages.

Technologies

• C
• C++
• Rust
• Python

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 including pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons for child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinions

What you will learn

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship to develop your skills
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and gain hands-on exposure to new technologies
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross-functional skillset
• Develop technical expertise on your projects and programs

Qualifications we prefer

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance
• Some experience with Linux development environments
• Some experience with Git or other version control systems
• Some experience with networking and communications protocols
• Some experience with multithreading and containerization
• Comfortable working in Agile and Scrum environments