Principal Avionics Simulation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, and test applications that simulate avionics sensors for Collins Avionics products. You will work with a team to support development and testing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, experience with Agile development, and willingness to travel 5–10%. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, with relocation potential for the right candidate.

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 C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with Agile Development Framework (Scrum, Sprints, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate the behavior of avionics sensors to support the development and testing of Collins Avionics products.
• Aid the development team in the debugging of laboratory issues to determine root cause and propose potential solutions to the discovered problems.
• Effectively interacts and networks with teammates, management, and customers.
• Support the Program Lead(s) with budget and schedule data for the CSE work on a given program to help ensure the successful completion of a Collins Avionics program.
• Work with a team of dedicated engineers to help shape the future of the avionics simulation platform.
• 5-10% travel as needed.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, and test applications that simulate avionics sensors for Collins Avionics products. You will work with a team to support development and testing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, experience with Agile development, and willingness to travel 5–10%. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, with relocation potential for the right candidate.