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September 29, 2026
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Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
RTX is an aerospace and defense company developing products that support safer, more connected missions. The Software Engineer I will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software solutions while collaborating with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering teams. The role also involves implementing and testing software solutions and developing expertise across cryptography, networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, and command and control.
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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

  • The 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
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
  • Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Preferred

  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

Benefits

  • Relocation Eligibility
  • 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.
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
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