Software Engineer II - AVI MIL FMS (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer II for its Military Avionics Flight Management department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role works in a collaborative Agile team of approximately 6–10 cross-functional engineers developing flight management software applications. The team designs, develops, and tests software features for flight management systems integrated into military helicopters and planes. Products include Flight Management Systems and Tactical Communication capabilities within Collins Integrated Avionics System offerings. The position involves working with systems and software engineers, developing knowledge of software engineering and flight management systems, and applying leadership, communication, coordination, and proactive collaboration to deliver quality products to internal and external customers. Domestic and international travel of less than 10% may be needed. The role is primarily onsite and may require work beyond a typical 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. day or a 40-hour work week.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience with C, C++, DOORS, ADA, and/or Python.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a software role.
  • Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

  • Industry experience with software lifecycle development, including design, requirements, integration, and test.
  • Pilot or avionics experience, such as private pilot experience, aircraft maintenance, or DO-178 certification.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance if needed after the first day.

Responsibilities

  • Work with systems and software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems integrated into military helicopters and planes.
  • Develop knowledge of software engineering and flight management systems.
  • Apply leadership, communication, coordination, and proactive collaboration to support delivery of quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
  • Carrot health benefits for hormonal health, fertility, and family building.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Autism benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
  • Healthy You wellness incentives and rewards program.
  • Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
  • Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
  • Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
  • Relocation eligibility.
  • Flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays may be available, depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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