Software Engineer 1 (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace’s Flight Controls products have been flying and landing airplanes for over 30 years. Our customer base is a who's who of aircraft manufacturers and they demand systems which satisfy the highest levels of criticality at the lowest cost possible. This dichotomy provides a continuous challenge to our engineering team to employ new technology and methods in developing our complex systems. We are looking for an early career Software Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA and contribute to the development of flight control products for the next generation of business, regional, military, and air-transport fixed and rotary wing platforms. This position represents a great opportunity to apply your software engineering skills to real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++; C)
Experience with object oriented design

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of data structures and how to efficiently use them to solve problems
Experience with agile methodologies
Experience with model based development in Matlab/Simulink
Experience with or passion for avionics systems
Experience collaborating in a team environment
Experience providing primary communication of technical information to management, customers, and other engineering team members

Responsibilities

You will be a software engineer, applying critical thinking to problems we solve every day and continue the development of our flight control systems and products - included but not limited to flight guidance, auto throttle, autopilot, maintenance, and auto land systems.
You will be integrated into an agile team, develop software requirements, implement the requirements in code, and test that code per our industry compliant processes.
You will solve some of the toughest problems in the avionics world today - designing and certifying 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 you can buy 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