Secure Software Developer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we are advancing the future of aerospace and defense through innovative technologies and mission-critical solutions. Our teams develop capabilities that help connect, protect, and enable customer missions around the world.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering organization and help deliver innovative software solutions that support critical aerospace and defense missions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex challenges while contributing to technologies that make a meaningful impact.

This position may support technologies and capabilities including secure communications, mission systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, embedded software, software modernization, DevSecOps, and other advanced aerospace and defense solutions.

This position may be located onsite in one of the following locations: Cedar Rapids IA, Fort Wayne IN, Richardson TX, or Largo FL.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

• Develop, implement, and support software solutions, technologies, products, systems, and/or capabilities across a variety of mission areas.
• Execute software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, modernization, sustainment, and/or related engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, stakeholders, and/or engineering disciplines to define requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Support the development of scalable, maintainable, reusable, and/or secure software solutions that meet program, customer, and operational requirements.
• Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, test, and/or deployment activities to ensure high-quality software performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative software solutions that support customer and business objectives.
• May provide technical guidance, mentorship, and/or knowledge sharing to less experienced engineers while contributing to the success of technical projects, initiatives, and/or program objectives

• Experience developing software applications, systems, or solutions using programming languages such as C/C++, Java, or similar languages.
• 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.
• 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.

• Active and transferable Secret or Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, deploying, sustaining, and/or supporting software-based products, systems, platforms, and/or capabilities.
• Experience with Linux, embedded software, real-time operating systems, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development methodologies, automated testing frameworks, and/or related software development environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development practices, software assurance methodologies, requirements analysis, systems integration, verification and validation, and/or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting technical domains such as mission systems, communications systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, software modernization, test and validation, and/or other advanced aerospace and defense applications.

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!

Eligible for relocation

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