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Are you big into Crypto?  We’re not talking currency. Our Crypto team in the Secure Mission Solutions Engineering department creates cutting-edge embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products.  We regularly work with the NSA to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy.  

Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA, and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products. All with the goal of keeping our warfighters safe and secure and bringing them home. This team gets to work on a wide variety of innovative new and existing products—not your typical repetitive workload!     

While a crypto background is helpful, you do not need one for this role. Solid knowledge of software development practices and processes will suffice. This team will provide the tools and training to grow your skills & expertise in cybersecurity and algorithms and how they play a role in all our products.    

Our nations security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country.  To do this effectively, they need the technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries.  This means providing high-capability, reliable equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible.  Our commitment is to do precisely that.  

This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What YOU will do: 

• You will lead a cross-functional team of software engineers in collaboration with multiple RTX teams to develop innovative, mission-critical products that penetrate new spanets.
• You will oversee initiatives focused on quantum-resistant encryption algorithms, positioning the team at the cutting edge of cybersecurity.
• You will cultivate a collaborative team culture that ensures predictable program performance, consistently meeting both business and customer commitments.
• You will communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including customers, program management, and senior leadership, to align objectives and expectations.
• You will enhance team capabilities through mentoring, career development, strategic role assignments, and proactive hiring.
• You will contribute to the evolution of Collins Crypto product line, delivering premier cryptographic solutions that meet the demanding requirements of our customers in the field.
• You will gain insights into supporting armed services against near-peer threats, leading efforts to streamline connectivity for enhanced battlefield superiority.
• You will develop leadership skills in emerging technologies, driving innovation within Collins Aerospace and the broader aerospace industry.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience 
• 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: 

• Experience leading engineering teams through project leadership roles or direct supervision.
• Proficiency in software development and integration, particularly with complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ codebases.
• Familiarity with standard full-lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools.
• Knowledge of requirements capture, design formulation, algorithm development, and implementation.
• Experience creating documentation and artifacts to support the certification of cryptographic systems and components.
• Understanding of Information Assurance and cybersecurity industry standards and best practices.

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! 

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

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 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. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

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The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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