Platform Software Engineer, Eng II

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

RTX’s Advanced Processing Architectures Software organization develops embedded processing solutions for safety-critical commercial and military avionics applications. The Platform Software Engineer (P2) contributes to the design, implementation, testing, and integration of foundational software for advanced embedded processing platforms, including drivers, hardware-abstraction components, initialization routines, and diagnostics. The engineer works with more experienced engineers on well-defined technical problems while developing independence in software development and debugging and contributing to broader team goals. The role offers opportunities to deepen knowledge of embedded systems and platform-level development practices. The engineer will learn about drivers, hardware-abstraction-layer patterns, boot flows, system initialization, platform-level hardware/software debugging, cross-disciplinary product development, communication, estimation, and engineering planning. The position is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
At least 2 years of embedded software experience.
Theoretical to advanced understanding of embedded systems gained through education and hands-on development.
Experience programming in C or C++ for embedded environments.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, interfaces, or low-level software fundamentals.
Experience working within a structured engineering lifecycle that includes planning, implementation, verification, and delivery.
Experience using engineering planning, configuration-management, or work-management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Git.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RTOS-based development such as VxWorks or Integrity.
Familiarity with DO-330, DO-200, DO-178, or other regulated engineering environments.
Familiarity with hardware bring-up, lab tools, or reading schematics and register maps.
Prior experience working in Agile development teams.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, including active listening and effective collaboration.
Ability to seek feedback, accept coaching, and incorporate direction from leads and mentors.
Ability to estimate and plan assigned tasks with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Implement and test embedded platform software features with minimal guidance from senior engineers.
Solve problems of limited complexity involving drivers, board-level interactions, platform initialization, or basic diagnostics.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team technical activities.
Document work, including design notes, test results, and integration steps.
Communicate task status, risks, and technical questions effectively within the team.
Follow established development processes and recommend incremental improvements.
Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and support broader project milestones.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft insurance.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
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.
Eligible for relocation assistance.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available, depending on the business unit and applicable collective-bargaining agreement.
Applicants may be eligible for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors; payments are not guaranteed.