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March 23, 2026
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Embedded Cyber Engineer II (onsite)

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166
Full-time
Onsite
$69K/yr - $131K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
RTX, a leader in aerospace technology, is seeking an Embedded Cyber Engineer II to contribute to advanced cybersecurity research within their Applied Research & Technology organization. The role involves designing and evaluating software in various programming languages and collaborating with research teams to enhance communication security.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++, Python, Rust, and/or Java languages
  • Work closely with cross-functional research teams to evaluate the effectiveness of early software prototypes
  • Present research accomplishments in the form of a demonstration and written publication
  • Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualification

Required

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
  • Experience in cyber analysis or software development

Preferred

  • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
  • Aerospace or defense experience
  • Experience working with FPGAs, Embedded Systems or Industrial Control Systems
  • Previous research and cybersecurity experience

Benefits

  • 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
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1922
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.raytheon.com
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1922
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.raytheon.com