Date Posted:

2024-08-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you big into Crypto? We’re not talking currency. Our Crypto team creates cutting-edge embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the N.S.A. to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy.

Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA, and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products. The end goal is to keep our warfighters safe and secure and bring them home. This team works on a wide variety of innovative products, both new and existing, so it's not your typical repetitive workload.

No, you do not need to come from a crypto background. This team will provide the tools and training to grow your skills and knowledge in cybersecurity and algorithms and how they play a role in all our products.

What You Will Do:

• Transform Complex Requirements: Decompose high-level system requirements into actionable sub-system specifications. Develop rigorous verification criteria and plans to ensure every detail aligns with objectives.

• Lead Innovative Projects: Drive the technical planning, integration, verification, and validation of cutting-edge cryptographic sub-systems. Balance the demands of cost and schedule while pushing the envelope in security technology.

• Execute Precision Testing: Design and implement thorough verification and test plans that meet and exceed system and security requirements. Your meticulous approach will ensure our solutions are robust and reliable.

• Empower Your Team: Enhance the team’s technical prowess through dedicated mentoring and coaching. Share your expertise to elevate collective skills and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

• Shape Future Technologies: Play a pivotal role in designing and developing groundbreaking products. Your contributions will help launch new innovations and open doors to emerging markets.

• Lead Cross-Functional Excellence: Guide a diverse team of software and systems engineers as they collaborate with various RTX business units. Together, you’ll develop mission-critical products that make an impact across industries.

• Pioneer with Quantum Resistance: Work on advanced quantum-resistant encryption algorithms, positioning our solutions at the forefront of secure communications technology.

• Communicate with Impact: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, from customers and program managers to senior leadership. Your clear, effective communication will be key in aligning diverse perspectives and driving project success.

What You Will Learn:

• YOU will gain technical experience on the always evolving latest security requirements.

• YOU will explore secure systems and software development principles within a supportive team environment.

• YOU will evelop insights into cryptographic applications, fostering a deeper understanding of their implementation and implications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• 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:

• Cryptosystem requirements capture, design formulation, algorithms and implementation

• Verification and validation of cryptosystem functional and security requirements

• Development of artifacts to support certification of cryptosystem and components

• Experience with Information Assurance and/or Cybersecurity industry standards of practice

• Experience leading teams and running projects through the full development model

• Software development and integration experience on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases

• Experience with standard full-lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools

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

• And more! 

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.