Software Engineer II - Advanced System Tools (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Software Engineer II for its Product Line Software team. The role is within either Core Services & Libraries, which develops adaptable and portable software frameworks, or Advanced Systems Tools, which develops development kits, virtual rigs, and test rigs for avionics product and platform development, integration, verification, and configuration. The engineer will contribute to core software components, libraries, rigs, and tools that support scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. Work spans the software lifecycle and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards. The role offers opportunities to work on safety-critical systems, system-level design, and open architecture initiatives. The employee will develop experience with emerging avionics technologies and the end-to-end product lifecycle, including requirements, design, verification, and delivery, as well as civil certification and software product lines. The position is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. Domestic and international travel may be required at less than 10%. Relocation is eligible. The posted salary range is $68,900–$131,100 USD; actual offers depend on factors including role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and skills.

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.
Experience working in a team designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components, or an advanced degree in a related field such as software engineering, systems engineering, or business administration.
Experience working on engineering and programming teams delivering complex, integrated solutions.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C++ and VxWorks.
Experience with cloud-based development environments such as AWS.
Experience with AI-based tools and development practices.
Experience writing high-level and low-level requirements.
Experience writing test cases and automated test procedures.
Experience with civil certification DAL A.
Hands-on experience supporting avionics certification activities, such as requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as GIT, Subversion, and JIRA.

Responsibilities

Perform work on core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
Support technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software, including work involving DO-178, DO-254, and/or DO-330.
Develop and manage software requirements, ensuring decomposition and traceability across complex systems of systems.
Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
Develop civil certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to support quality, consistency, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
Collaborate with the team to produce high-quality avionics software products.
Travel domestically and internationally as required, less than 10%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds 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.
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 eligibility.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable factors.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.