RTX-logo
RTX
·
July 2, 2026
Apply Now
This job has closed.

Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
$57K/yr - $109K/yr
Entry Level
RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Software Engineer I to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software solutions, while collaborating with experts across various disciplines.
Apply Now

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

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
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

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
  • Familiar with the basics of asymmetric and symmetric encryption

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
  • Eligible for relocation
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://rtx.com/