Software Engineer II - Mission Sensors (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer II will support Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) avionics systems. The role primarily focuses on developing requirements, tests, and verification, in addition to software development and integration for aerospace and defense applications. The engineer will work in a collaborative Agile team to translate requirements into software solutions and test strategies, and support system integration and verification efforts. The role involves developing automated and semi-automated Python test scripts, maintaining software products using Ada, verifying software builds in integrated lab environments, and supporting formal verification events for major program deliveries. The engineer will collaborate across engineering disciplines, report technical progress to Agile team members and leadership, and contribute to better test-development processes, tools, and practices while following company standards. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. Relocation is eligible. The position offers experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit software for mission sensor, weapons, and IFF avionics systems and exposure to multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle. There may also be opportunities to grow into Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Cost Account Manager roles.

Requirements

A STEM degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Experience working within Agile development teams.
Familiarity with developing software requirements.
Familiarity with test automation using Python.
Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, or similar tools.
Familiarity with systems integration, test execution, and test-results documentation.
Experience with problem solving and debugging.
U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing software in Ada.
Military or civil aircraft avionics systems experience.
Avionics integration and lab-test experience.
Embedded software integration experience.

Responsibilities

Support software engineering activities in an Agile development environment, translating system and software requirements into software, test, and verification strategies.
Develop automated and semi-automated Python test scripts to validate software functionality and system performance.
Update and maintain software products using Ada.
Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
Help improve test-development processes, tools, and best practices while maintaining compliance with company standards.

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 coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Carrot Health services for hormonal health, fertility, and family building.
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.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available, depending on 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; payments are not guaranteed.