Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Onsite & facilities benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering to design, develop, test and validate critical avionics software and embedded systems with cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on DO-178B/C compliant software, avionics communication protocols (AFDX/ARINC 664, ARINC 429, Ethernet) and HIL integration, onsite with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years as Software Engineer or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in safety-critical embedded software development and verification.
• 3+ years of avionics development and verification, including DO-178B/C compliant software.
• 1+ year of experience in avionics communication protocols (AFDX ARINC 664, ARINC 429, Ethernet).
• 1+ year of experience in HIL integration, test automation, and validation of complex avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems.
• Collaborate with equipment designers on electronic data processing systems for product/software.
• Determine end user needs by analyzing system capabilities and inputs/outputs.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
• Develop build procedures to support hardware/software product development.
• May train developers in configuration management tools and software quality standards.
• Includes model-based design.

Skills

Safety critical embedded software

Avionics development & verification

Arinc 664 / ARINC 429 / Ethernet

HIL integration & test automation

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/EE/Aerospace or related field

Master’s degree in CS/SE/EE/Aerospace or related field

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU Will Do

• Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determine end user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
• May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
• Includes control modeling (model-based design).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in Safety critical embedded software development and verification.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in avionics development and verification, including DO-178B/C compliant software.
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience in avionics communication protocols such as AFDX (ARINC 664), ARINC 429, and Ethernet-based systems.
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience in HIL integration, test automation, simulation, and validation of complex avionics systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $135,803.00 to $165,200.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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