Software Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
Within Collins Aerospace, our Situational Awareness Software Engineering team develops and maintains critical flight‑deck solutions that enhance how pilots visualize and understand their environment. Our portfolio includes Synthetic Vision System (SVS), Airport Moving Map (AMM), Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS), and Combined Vision System (CVS)—products that provide pilots with real‑time terrain awareness, airport layout guidance, flight information, and advanced vision capabilities. As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the embedded software that powers these systems, helping deliver the next generation of situational awareness products for commercial, business, and military platforms. This is an onsite position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
- Familiarity with software development fundamentals and the ability to learn regulated development environments.
- Experience with at least one modern programming language, preferably C or Python.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and produce high‑quality engineering work.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments.
- U.S. citizenship (required for access to sensitive program information).
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing embedded software or working in real‑time systems.
- Knowledge of or interest in avionics systems, safety‑critical software, or aerospace engineering.
- Familiarity with DO‑178C or other regulated development or verification processes.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, or automation technologies.
- Experience with Python, C, Git, or Linux‑based development environments.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, adaptability to changing priorities, and strong internal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded avionics software for SVS, AMM, IFIS, and CVS products.
- Apply critical thinking to real, safety‑critical challenges that impact how pilots safely operate and navigate aircraft.
- Implement software features using languages such as C and Python, following established coding standards and engineering processes.
- Develop and review software requirements, ensuring clarity, correctness, and traceability.
- Support verification activities by creating and executing requirements‑based tests.
- Participate in certification activities following DO‑178C guidelines and collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and certification engineering teams.
- Help improve team efficiency through emerging development practices, AI‑assisted engineering tools, and evolving automation capabilities.
- Demonstrate ownership for assigned tasks, proactively communicate progress, raise roadblocks, and understand how your work fits into the overall schedule.
- Learn and contribute in a collaborative, supportive team environment that values positivity, adaptability, respect, and growth.
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
