Associate Director- Battlespace Cybersecurity Research (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-01

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:

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​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Help shape the future of cybersecurity for mission-critical and connected systems. Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Research Engineer to join our growing Applied Research & Technology team. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge research and development efforts focused on securing embedded systems, operational technology, and cyber-physical platforms. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll develop innovative security solutions, tackle complex cybersecurity challenges, and help transition breakthrough technologies from concept to real-world impact. Associate Director, Battlespace Cybersecurity Research

If you're passionate about advanced security research, emerging threats, and building the next generation of resilient connected systems, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies
• Lead advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Lead technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research
• Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 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 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• 6+  years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
• Experience conducting cybersecurity research, vulnerability analysis, or security engineering for embedded systems, operational technology (OT), or cyber-physical systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to leadership, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Aerospace or defense experience
• Experience working with FPGAs

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 Applied Research and Technology team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.