Date Posted:
2025-08-08Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance:
None/Not RequiredThe Product Cybersecurity team is recruiting a P4 Principal Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer for leading all phases of the Secure System Development Life Cycle. Our team supports development of products throughout the company wherever customers have security requirements, or the system is exposed to cyber threats via connectivity or operational use. Our team works on many aspects of cybersecurity including security control trades, concept of operations, pursuits, requirements development, secure architecture and design, secure coding, security testing, certification support and in-service support within avionics. Candidates are expected to be fluent in the latest security technologies and trends while applying them to embedded systems. This role involves identifying cyber threats and associated risks to new and existing products, influencing architectural designs, ensuring proper security implementation during development, and focusing on testing strategies to verify mitigation of perceived risks.
This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Be the security subject matter expert and lead for programs; work amongst system and software teams
- Analyze systems to identify attack vectors and assess risks for new and existing products
- Advising program leaders for inclusion of security technologies in strategic product roadmaps
- Ensure proper implementation of security measures during product development
- Develop, deploy and automate security tools and testing for identifying product security flaws
- Characterize security vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations for products
- Guide adherence to military RMF processes and DO-326A/DO-356A Airworthiness Security process
- Foster organizational adoption of the Avionics SSDLC
- Evaluate & contribute to technical proposals and bids/pursuits
- Mentor junior product security engineers advancing their skills and capabilities
- Participate in cybersecurity focused industry committees and working groups
Education & Experience 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
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Experience in product cybersecurity, embedded software engineering, or secure system design
Demonstrable networking knowledge (OSI Layers, protocols, etc.)
Demonstratable embedded software engineering knowledge (Python and Java/C/C++)
Experience analyzing systems and security architectures
Qualifications We Prefer:
Reviewing system and application vulnerabilities, threat models, and providing mitigations
Hands-on experience with static analysis and analyzing security impact of code defects
Executing System & Application Fuzzing / Resiliency Tests
Curiosity and desire to continuously learn security concepts; willingness to share your knowledge within the organization
Analysis experience of SELinux policies for proper process isolation/separation
Data/network security implementations and understand hardening with Operating Systems
Experience with system and application penetration testing
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Experience with Military RMF process ando RTCA DO-326A / DO-356A
Any industry recognized security certifications (Sec+, OSCP, CISSP, etc.)
What we offer:
BENEFITS:
- 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 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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