Cybersecurity Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

This requisition is for an RTX intern converting to FT hire upon graduation.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join a fast-growing research team focused on developing new and innovative technologies to ensure the security of connected cyber physical systems.  Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced cyber engineers knowledgeable in embedded system and communication platform design to support a multifaceted portfolio of research and development activities within our Applied Research & Technology organization.  The responsibility of this role is to advanced cybersecurity research, including contributing to technical development activities of new security techniques for connected platforms.  The ideal candidate will experience the threat analysis of mission- and safety-critical platforms, vulnerability analysis technologies, emerging security research, operational technology or embedded systems.  

What You Will Do 

• 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/or systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies
• Support advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)  major obtained by start date.
• 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
• Experience with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
• Previous research experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at on