Software Engineer II - Military Avionics FMS (Onsite)

Software Engineer II

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Software Engineer II role in our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software only products.

Product Summary : CAAS / Flight2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics as part of Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, and System Manager.

What You Will Do :

Demonstrate time management skills - ability to work independently with limited supervision and handle multiple tasks.

Manage scope and schedule for assigned stories / tasks.

Organize, document, and communicate to teams all relevant updates pertaining to assigned scope.

Coordinate with the program team and other subsystem teams to identify and collaborate on dependencies.

Engage in the replication of issues and the resolution of issues or completion of features to the program team.

Perform subsystem verification tasks to ensure expected product performance is met before delivering to the platform team.

What You Will Learn :

Master software architectures, enhancing your ability to manage scope of large-scale programs effectively.

Deepen your expertise in flight management avionic systems, making you a pivotal asset in military avionics.

Elevate your career by becoming a key player in a high-stakes environment, setting you up for future technical / leadership opportunities within and beyond Collins Aerospace.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Strong foundation in communication skills, team collaboration, and a readiness to engage in domestic travel less than 10%.

Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing).

Ada or C / C++ coding experience.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Defense or Aerospace industry experience is preferred.

DO-178 or similar certification based development experience is preferred.

Avionics knowledge.

AGILE development experience is preferred.

Python scripting experience.

This position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm workday, or beyond a 40 hour work week.

What We Offer :

• 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!

Role Type : 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.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.