Software Engineer II, Onsite
The Software Engineer II at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and verifying embedded software solutions within a collaborative, agile team environment. This role requires a U.S. security clearance and involves working onsite to deliver innovative aerospace and defense products, with opportunities to develop expertise in cryptography, networking protocols, and embedded systems.
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Role Overview
This is an onsite, full-time Software Engineer II role supporting a confidential client in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The position focuses on embedded software design, development, integration, and verification for mission-critical systems. Candidates should be comfortable working on low-level and systems-level software and collaborating with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to development of new embedded products and solutions for mission-critical aerospace applications.
- Design, implement, and test software components using languages such as C, C++, Rust, and Python.
- Work across complex problem domains including networking, waveforms, cryptography fundamentals, and embedded devices.
- Integrate software with hardware and participate in verification activities.
- Collaborate in agile teams and use DevSecOps practices to maintain secure development workflows.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and documentation to support system safety and maintainability.
What You Will Learn
- Hands-on embedded software development in an aerospace environment.
- Full software development lifecycle on safety- and security-conscious systems.
- Applied cryptography basics, waveform/networking protocols, and secure coding practices.
- Cross-discipline collaboration with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering teams.
- Opportunities to grow toward subject matter expert roles.
Minimum Qualifications (You Must Have)
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret or higher) is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and typically a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (or an advanced degree in a related field).
- Demonstrated programming experience in C/C++ and/or Python; exposure to Linux-based development environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or comfort coding in C, C++, Rust, and Python.
- Some prior experience developing in embedded environments (device drivers, RTOS, bare-metal, or embedded Linux).
- Security-focused mindset (secure coding, threat awareness).
- Familiarity with multithreaded and object-oriented development patterns.
- Basic understanding of symmetric and asymmetric encryption concepts.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (good-faith estimate): USD 68,900 — USD 131,100 per year. Final pay depends on role level, experience, location, and skills.
- Competitive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer matching and retirement contributions; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment program; life and disability insurance; parental leave and family planning benefits; employee assistance programs; relocation eligibility; and more. Specific benefits depend on the client business unit and location.
Work Location & Hiring Notes
- Onsite role based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Candidates should be able to work primarily from the onsite location.
- This is a U.S.-based position. U.S. citizenship is required due to government security clearance eligibility.
- The client anticipates the application window to remain open for a limited period; timing may change based on business needs.
Why Join
- Work on impactful aerospace and defense projects that support complex missions.
- Gain broad embedded systems experience and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Professional development opportunities and meaningful benefits for employees.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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