Date Posted: 2025 07 09 Country: United States of America
Location:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498 0505 USA 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. quired. U.S.quired. U.S.quired. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
Clearance: DoD
Clearance: Secret Principal Software Engineer Embedded Linux (Onsite) Job
Summary: As a Principal Software Engineer in this organization, you will be involved in the development of state of the art communications, information assurance, and general purpose processing systems. The Advanced Technology and Capabilities directorate supports some of the most cutting edge products across the enterprise. 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. Within Collins Aerospace we work alongside FPGA, hardware, and systems teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into our Mission Systems product portfolio. Examples of these products range from high frequency radios to secure, sophisticated software defined radios that can enable pilots and soldiers to transfer data, voice and imagery over the air. What You Will Do: Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package (BSP) for a wide variety of hardware boards. Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems. Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware software issues. Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware. Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction. Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
Qualifications:You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant ior relevant experience:or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of m 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofm 5 years ofexperience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant
experience Proficiency with embedded C/C Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
Experience with embedded Linux device drivers
Experience with board bring up and target hardware integration
Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark
Qualifications We Prefer:Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
Experience in developing and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems Development
experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps
Experience with industry cost estimation tools such as SEER SEM Candidate is expected to be able to demonstrate communication
skills and an ability/desire to work in a team environment, establishing collaborative working relationships with peers and co workers.
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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses