Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux – Foundation Software

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace’s Foundation Software organization is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer to develop and maintain core embedded Linux components for airborne equipment used across commercial and military avionics programs. The engineer will collaborate with teams across global sites and disciplines, contributing from concept through certification and deployment. The role offers opportunities to influence system architecture, contribute to new product development, and support avionics platforms that require robust, secure, mission-ready software foundations. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The role is eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Proficient Linux command-line experience.
Experience with embedded C/C++ development.
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and target hardware integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining board support packages for embedded systems.
Experience with version control systems, including Git and SVN.
Experience building custom Linux distributions using Buildroot.
Background developing software for avionics, aerospace, defense, or other regulated or safety-critical industries.
Contributions to open-source software projects.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Familiarity with the Robot Framework for automated testing.
Experience coding in Rust.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance customized Linux-based operating environments, including build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and board support packages for diverse airborne hardware platforms.
Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux development, including design planning, code implementation, integration, testing, and long-term sustainment.
Lead and support complex hardware-software integration efforts, performing root-cause analyses to resolve system-level issues.
Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target avionics hardware, ensuring alignment with applicable engineering processes, safety standards, and development tools.
Generate engineering estimates for changes, enhancements, and issue resolutions, and contribute to planning and execution within Agile development teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds 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 ID theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning services.
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 eligibility.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules may be available, subject to business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.