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 next-generation aircraft platforms. The position offers an opportunity to apply software engineering skills to real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements. The team works on complex problems, advancing skills and creating a safer, more connected world. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced solutions, is part of RTX and focuses on redefining the aerospace and defense industry with deep technical expertise.
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.
- 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.
- Be integrated 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.
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 Program, 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
