Systems Engineer II - Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)
About The Position
We are seeking qualified candidates for an experienced systems engineer II to join our software development team for Military Flight Management. The engineer that fills this role will work primarily on the avionics software for the E-2D platform and other fixed wing platforms. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ready to put your experience to work on something that truly makes an impact? How about developing world-class Avionics platforms that are critical to aircraft flights and missions? Your software will take off and fly (and land). As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a global team that will create high-quality products that meet rigid safety and airworthiness standards for flight. We are looking for talented individuals that love to solve problems and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Experience in a systems/software engineering role.
- Experience developing, decomposing, and deriving requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
- Experience with DO-178 or similar certification-based development processes.
- Familiarity with avionics data buses and protocols, including Arinc-429, Arinc-661, and MIL-STD-1553.
- Experience with embedded real-time software development.
- AGILE development methodology experience.
- Experience with different levels of software testing, from unit-level through system integration.
- Excellent, proactive, communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
- Strong foundation in communication skills and team collabration
Responsibilities
- Develop, capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements for the addition of new and altered functionality for our fixed winged platforms.
- Create test cases and procedures to verify software implantation.
- Design requirements, software, and test verification, depending on program need.
- Develop innovative design approaches that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and product line objectives.
- Collaborate with your agile team members on the overall design process for your projects.
- Support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate and release FMS software products.
- Communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members.
- Coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.
- Interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Finance, Quality, and Production.
- Champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international <10%).
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
- Carrot Health to 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 assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
