Associate Avionics Software Engineer (C++, DO-178)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Associate Software Engineer to help shape the software foundation powering modern aircraft. You will develop core components, libraries, and tools for scalable avionics platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet civil and military certification standards.

You'll work through the full software lifecycle with modern C++, contribute to DO-178 artifacts, perform peer reviews, and engage with customers and regulators to ensure safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Work with technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.

Skills

C++

VxWorks

Software architecture

DO-178 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Associate Software Engineer to help shape the software foundation powering modern aircraft. You will develop core components, libraries, and tools for scalable avionics platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet civil and military certification standards.

You'll work through the full software lifecycle with modern C++, contribute to DO-178 artifacts, perform peer reviews, and engage with customers and regulators to ensure safety