Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are Collins Aerospace, and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE. 

Are you ready to join a team with a strong culture of success and helping each other succeed?  Are you ready to come to your job everyday feeling engaged by the work you do and proud of your contributions?  Then we have the perfect position for you on our software development team. 

The Communication Systems directorate makes some of the most cutting-edge products across the enterprise and the software group plays a very large role.  We develop innovative solutions that keep our military members safe, connected, and informed.  Our team has some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry and work with all the most recent technologies in embedded software development.   

Our team is looking for an entry-level Software Engineer.  As an engineer on our team, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art communications systems by implementing embedded software communications protocols, security mechanisms, encryption algorithms, and/or platform software for our sophisticated software defined radios that enable pilots and soldiers to transfer data, voice, and imagery over the air. 

We do a lot of work in C++, C, Python, and embedded Linux so an understanding of these areas will help the candidate come up to speed quickly. 

What You Will Do:

• Software development and integration role on multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases. 
• Support the design and development of embedded software solutions and communications products 
• Support project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strive to consistently produce superior results, keeping project milestones on schedule and contributing to a positive work environment 
• Comfortable working with C, C++, python and/or Linux 
• Some experience coding in an embedded environment 
• Security focused mindset 
• Familiar with multi-threaded development 
• Familiar with agile software processes 

What we offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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
•  And more!  

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex