Date Posted:
2025-09-03Country:
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:
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 clearanceSecurity Clearance:
DoD Clearance: SecretCollins Aerospace is seeking a cyber engineer knowledgeable in embedded system and communication platform design to support a portfolio of research and development activities within our Applied Research & Technology organization.
The responsibility of this role is to advanced cybersecurity research.
The person in this role should be self-motivated and be able to serve as a technical contributor to new research and innovations in the communications security space.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the threat analysis of mission- and safety-critical platforms, vulnerability analysis technologies, emerging security research, operational technology and/or embedded systems.
What You Will Do:
Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++, Python, Rust, and/or Java languages
Work closely with cross-functional research teams to evaluate the effectiveness of early software prototypes
Present research accomplishments in the form of a demonstration and written publication
Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time
Qualifications You Must Have:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
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:
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
Aerospace or defense experience
Experience working with FPGAs, Embedded Systems or Industrial Control Systems
The ability to work autonomously and figure out problems
Previous research and cybersecurity experience
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
This position may be eligible for relocation
And more!
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.