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November 6, 2026
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Software Security Engineer 1 (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
$57K/yr - $109K/yr
Entry Level
RTX’s Collins Aerospace is hiring an entry-level Software Security Engineer 1 to develop, integrate, and verify embedded software solutions for customer missions. The role focuses on implementing and testing software while building skills in security, cryptography, networking, and embedded systems.
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Responsibilities

  • You will be a part of a team that is developing new and innovative products for our customers’ mission
  • You will face and conquer challenges across a wide range of complex and interesting problem domains
  • You will develop your skills with software application tools and languages such as Rust, C ++, and Python
  • You will impact the team positively by demonstrating your ability to implement and test software solutions
  • You will have opportunities to learn about cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, command & control, project engineering
  • You will gain experience working with an agile team
  • You will gain experience in the full software development lifecycle
  • You can take flight to the next level of your career by becoming a subject matter expert

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree obtained by start date
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Preferred

  • Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, python and/or Linux
  • Some experience coding in an embedded environment
  • Security focused mindset
  • Familiar with multi-threaded and object oriented development

Benefits

  • Relocation Eligibility
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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.
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
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Founded in 2020
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10001+ employees
http://rtx.com/
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/