Embedded Platform Software Engineer II | Defense Systems

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hHre

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer II for embedded platform software to join the Platform Services Software Team onsite in Cedar Rapids. You will contribute to requirements, design, development, and testing of software for defense applications.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, collaboration across disciplines, and DevOps improvements, with opportunities to work on signal processing, navigation, and RF systems. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
• Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
• Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications
• Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals
• Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions
• Collaborate closely across multi‑disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives
• Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design‑to‑cost/manufacturability targets
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Education

STEM degree + 2 years experience or advanced degree

Tools

Git

JIRA

Python

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer II for embedded platform software to join the Platform Services Software Team onsite in Cedar Rapids. You will contribute to requirements, design, development, and testing of software for defense applications.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, collaboration across disciplines, and DevOps improvements, with opportunities to work on signal processing, navigation, and RF systems. Travel up to 15% may be required.