Autonomy & Flight Systems Lead Software Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and integrate prototype software and autonomy algorithms for Future Flight Autonomy projects. You will advance concepts from ideas to practical implementations, collaborating across disciplines supporting SVO and SPO capable avionics.

The role emphasizes leading SW and algorithm work, simulation in lab environments, defining high-level requirements, and delivering functional prototypes in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Experience with algorithm development, simulation, avionics systems, and software integration in lab and/or aircraft environments.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, ownership, and ability to drive efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with CONOPS, trade studies, MVPs, and rapid prototype development.
• Ability to quickly build technical breadth in new and emerging technology areas while managing priorities and delivering on commitments.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through integration, test, and successful program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SW and algorithm development activities for new prototype concepts
• Lead and coordinate simulation activities to mature capabilities for integration in lab environments and test Aircraft.
• Define Concept of Operations and High-Level Requirements for advanced capabilities
• Decompose capabilities to define necessary SW components
• Integrate SW solutions and create functional prototypes
• Engage with external domains to develop maturation and integration plans for advanced capabilities into existing platforms
• Prepare and give demonstrations of new capabilities
• Engage in Non-Advocate and Peer Review activities
• Identifying the necessary activities and components for successful development
• Communicate plans and status to engineering team and leadership; next steps, unknowns, dependencies, PoCs, challenges, etc.

Skills

Algorithm development

Simulation

Avionics systems

Software integration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (related field)

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and integrate prototype software and autonomy algorithms for Future Flight Autonomy projects. You will advance concepts from ideas to practical implementations, collaborating across disciplines supporting SVO and SPO capable avionics.

The role emphasizes leading SW and algorithm work, simulation in lab environments, defining high-level requirements, and delivering functional prototypes in a distributed team.