Generative AI Software Developer/Engineer – Aerospace Technologies (Onsite)
About The Position
This position is for an experienced Software Engineer with either professional or personal project experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI. The position will be part of the Applied Research and Technology (ART) Aerospace Technologies Team designing and developing the next-generation avionics systems of the future. The ART Aerospace Technologies Development Sandbox team is chartered with defining new disruptive developmental process improvements for the Collins Aerospace business to enable faster cycle times, lower total lifecycle cost, reduce tech debt and enable greater reusability. This position will be performed on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- 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
- 5+ years of software development experience, including delivery of complex, production-grade systems
- Advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and Python development
- Full stack development experience (frontend, backend, APIs) with at least 2+ end-to-end applications delivered
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and deploying scalable systems in production
- Proven ability to present technical concepts clearly to large or cross-functional audiences
- Working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals with hands-on application in projects or research
- Experience developing and deploying Generative AI applications in a production or pilot environment
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Haystack) in at least one implemented use case
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven curiosity and continuous learning mindset, particularly in emerging AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
Responsibilities
- Develop, design and conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilities in Generative AI for safety-critical development
- Be obsessively passionate, inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
- Thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while confidently providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to multiple sub-projects
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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
