Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Join a team that’s shaping the future of military communications. We’re seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help build cutting-edge systems that keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work with industry experts on next-generation embedded software, advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures.

You’ll design and deploy resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles—delivering low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity. If you’re ready to drive innovation in embedded software and communications technology, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do​

• Manage complex DevSecOps pipelines for our embedded systems in air-gapped environments

• Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines.

• Participate in the selection of DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams

• Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates

• Help manage DevSecOps work for multiple programs

• Mentor, lead, and review work for lower-level engineers

• Maintain the configuration management of software products

• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams

• Work in an agile environment (SAFe)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Proven programming experience in Bash, Python, developing scripts and automation for complex workflows.

• Hands-on experience with Git version control (BitBucket, GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software.

• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent.

• Proficient in Linux environments, including scripting, system configuration, and software deployment.

• Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

• Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration.

• Strong Linux and application administration skills.

• Comfortable with C, C++, and Java, and experience in multi-threaded embedded software and communication systems.

• Knowledge of IP networking and protocols.

• Experience with Atlassian tool administration and working in Agile teams.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and produce high-quality results.

What We Offer:

• 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!

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 consider the following role type definitions 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.

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

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 one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 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.

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