Systems Engineer II - Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX, a global aerospace and defense company, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer II to join their software development team for Military Flight Management. This role focuses on avionics software for the E-2D and other fixed-wing platforms, contributing to world-class avionics platforms critical for aircraft flights and missions. The engineer will work on a global team to create high-quality products meeting stringent safety and airworthiness standards. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The position offers the opportunity to develop innovative solutions, gain exposure to new skills, and work on cutting-edge avionic systems.

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 collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop, capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements for new and altered functionality for fixed-winged platforms.
Create test cases and procedures to verify software implementation.
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 agile team members on the overall design process for projects.
Support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and release FMS software products.
Communicate plans and status on assigned stories to 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 including Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Finance, Quality, and Production.
Champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through 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: 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 Program, 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs