Software Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking an early career Software Engineer to join the Flight Controls Software team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role will contribute to the development of flight control products for next-generation aircraft platforms, including business, regional, military, and air-transport fixed and rotary wing platforms. The position offers an opportunity to apply software engineering skills to real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements. The engineer will be integrated into an agile team, developing software requirements, implementing them in code, and testing the code according to industry-compliant processes. This role involves solving complex problems in the avionics world, designing and certifying modern avionics solutions, and learning about DO-178B/C certification processes, collaboration with systems and hardware teams, and industry-standard tools for configuration management and software quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
C, C++ - Basic Software Engineering languages.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with software requirements.
Configuration management tools and general knowledge of aviation and/or flight control systems is desirable.
Software development experience for flight control systems.
Defining and reviewing software requirements, including interface requirements.
Implementing control and signal processing algorithms via hand-code and integration of auto-generated code from MATLAB Simulink / Stateflow models into application software.
Conducting requirements-based testing of software.
Supporting DO-178B/C compliant software certification activities.
Prior experience with object-oriented development and embedded software development is desired.
Familiarity with software requirement and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

Apply critical thinking to problems and continue the development of flight control systems and products, including flight guidance, auto throttle, autopilot, maintenance, and auto land systems.
Integrate into an agile team.
Develop software requirements.
Implement requirements in code.
Test code per industry-compliant processes.
Design and certify the next generation of modern avionics solutions.
Develop and verify real-time embedded software that supports critical aircraft functions.
Write and review software requirements.
Implement control and signal-processing algorithms through a mix of hand-coded C and integrated MATLAB/Simulink-generated code.
Execute requirements-based testing in a safety-critical environment.
Work within DO-178B/C certification processes.
Collaborate closely with systems and hardware teams.
Use industry-standard tools for configuration management and software quality.

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