Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering to design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems for avionics applications.

You will work on multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring DO-178B/C compliant software, safety-critical embedded systems, and avionics protocols. Relocation assistance may be available; on-site role in Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/SE/EE/Avionics with relevant software experience.
• 3–5 years in avionics development and safety-critical embedded software.
• Experience with DO-178B/C compliance.
• Experience with avionics communication protocols (AFDX/ARINC 664, ARINC 429, Ethernet).
• Experience with HIL, test automation, simulation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers.
• Analyze system capabilities to meet end-user needs and input data requirements.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
• Develop build procedures for hardware/software product development.
• May train developers on configuration management and software quality standards.
• Includes model-based control design.

Skills

DO-178B/C compliance

AFDX ARINC 664

ARINC 429

Ethernet protocols

HIL integration

Test automation

System verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Avionics / Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

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 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.

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.

Avionics

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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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