Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering to contribute across the cabin systems market. You will design software solutions for complex systems, code new features, and participate in testing and integration across multiple products.

You will work with embedded C/C++, Python, and GUI elements, supporting feature development from design to validation, and collaborating with teams to bridge consumer electronics with aerospace applications onsite at Collins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of software engineering experience; or Master's with 3+ years.
• 3+ years of experience with DO-178 avionics.
• 3+ years of experience with C/C++.
• 3+ years of experience with Python.
• Non-US person must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions for complex cabin systems across the product life cycle.
• Develop features for existing product lines and write code for new features.
• Debug issues in the lab and ensure code meets requirements.
• Create and execute tests; participate in code peer reviews.
• Support product integration and onsite collaboration.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Avionics DO-178

Software design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-104 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 104

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. 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

Work in the Cabin Systems Market, in all stages of the product development life cycle across various products, design software solutions for complex systems, implementing software solutions from existing designs, software documentation and testing.

Support the development of new features and functionality across multiple products ranging from Netflix, streaming service, wireless technology, Android/IOS Application development, 3D Graphics with OpenGL, Embedded Java development, graphical user interface development with emphasis on user experience and cabin entertainment systems and helping to bridge consumer electronics to the aerospace industry.

Write code for new features for an existing product line.

Debug issues in the lab.

Ensure the code meets requirements.

Create and execute tests; create, lead and participate in code peer reviews.

Support product integration.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical 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, Electrical 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 with DO-178/ Avionics.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with C/C++.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with Python.
• Non-US Person - 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.

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.

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.

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 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 fac