Senior Software Engineer - Military Avionics FMS (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX’s Collins Aerospace Military Avionics organization supports swift, elite, and resilient pilots, aircraft, and functions, requiring high standards and quality products for successful missions. This role is for individuals ready to join the aerospace and defense world, dive into a fast-paced and complex environment, and meet the needs of those in combat. Collins Aerospace is seeking qualified candidates for Senior Software Engineer roles in the Military Avionics Flight Management department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are cross-functional, working in an AGILE environment (6-10 people) focused on designing and developing flight management software applications. The team culture is highly collaborative and engaged, valuing customers, products, and people. The position involves working on CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions, signature products for Military Avionics as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics System, fielded on thousands of aircraft, with specific capabilities including FMS (Flight Management Systems) and Tactical Communication. This position may require professional working hours beyond a typical 7:30am to 4:30pm workday or a 40-hour work week.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
4+ years of experience with C, C++, DOORS, ADA, and/or Python.
4+ years of experience in a Software role.
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (Classified as a US Person) if needed after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Industry Experience of Software Lifecycle Development (Design, Requirements, Integration, Test)
Pilot/Avionics Experience (i.e. Private Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance, DO-178 Certification)

Responsibilities

Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
Master your knowledge of Software Engineering and Flight Management Systems
Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
Travel (domestic and international <10%) as needed.

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
This role may be eligible for relocation.
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.
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.