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October 16, 2026
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Battlespace Cybersecurity Researcher I

Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
$57K/yr - $109K/yr
Entry Level
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Battlespace Cybersecurity Researcher I for its Applied Research & Technology organization. The role advances cybersecurity research for connected cyber-physical platforms, leading technical development and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, business partners, and customers to develop and transition security innovations.
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies
  • Assist with advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
  • Participate in technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment
  • Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualification

Required

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • 1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
  • Previous research experience

Preferred

  • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
  • Aerospace or defense experience
  • Active DoD security clearance
  • Experience working with FPGA or other embedded systems

Benefits

  • Hired applicants may be eligible for 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.
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RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.7
Founded in 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://rtx.com/