Software Engineer I (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 involves contributing to the development of flight control products for various aircraft platforms. The position offers an opportunity to apply software engineering skills to real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements. The company is committed to solving complex problems and advancing skills in a safe, connected world. Collins Aerospace, a part of RTX, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, focusing on flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors, and fire protection.
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 requirement.
- 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: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
