Engineer I - Display Products (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a software engineer to develop safety-critical avionics display software. You will design, test, and debug low-level code interfacing with SoC peripherals and hardware buses.

The role covers middleware and application software, build procedures, integration, and collaboration with project teams to meet certification requirements; knowledge of OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC, and ARINC 661 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM major by start date.
• Experience in embedded C++, bare metal, or Platform Level Software.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-critical software for avionics displays.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug low-level software for SoC peripherals and data exchange via I2C, SPI, PCIe.
• Develop middleware and application software containing algorithms.
• Perform hardware/software integration, resolve timing, signal integrity, configuration, and power-on sequences.
• Design and implement build procedures to support hardware and software development.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth operation of display systems and compliance with requirements and certification processes.

Skills

Embedded C++

Bare metal

Platform Level Software

RTOS familiarity

Low-level software integration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

OpenGL SC

Vulkan SC

ARINC 661

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

As a software engineer in this organization, you will be involved in developing safety-critical software for a variety of Avionics displays.

You will design, develop, document, test, and debug low-level software utilizing SoC peripherals to perform data exchange with discrete hardware via a bus such as I2C, SPI, or PCIe.

You will design, develop, document, test, and debug middleware and application software containing logical and mathematical algorithms.

You will perform hardware and low-level software integration resolving issues around timing, signal slew rates, device configuration, power-on sequences, data synchronization, memory management, etc.

You will design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.

You will coordinate with other project team members in the planning, design, development, and utilization of display systems to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.

You will ensure compliance with program and product requirements and certification processes.

What YOU Will Learn

You will gain exposure to a variety of Avionics display systems and safety-critical software development.

You will learn about the latest in embedded C++, BSP software design, and safety critical graphics APIs such as OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC, or ARINC 661.

You will learn about the latest developments in display software technology.

You will enhance your problem-solving and integration skills working with complex hardware and software systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience in embedded C++, bare metal, or Platform Level Software
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level software integration
• Experience with avionics display systems and safety-critical software development

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.