Senior Engineer, Software Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Life and disability coverage

Employee Assistance (counseling sessions)

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Tactical Situational Awareness group at Collins Aerospace, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role requires collaboration with various teams for software solutions for avionics systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and systems integration.

Applicants must have a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in embedded systems. The position includes comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a competitive salary range of $86,800 - $165,200.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with real-time, multi-threaded embedded systems.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers.
• Ensure software meets safety-critical requirements.

Skills

Ada

Java

C++

Python

Embedded systems development

Real-time multi-threaded systems

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Tortoise SVN

Eclipse

Atlassian tools (JIRA, JAMA, Bamboo, Confluence)

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Software Engineer in Tactical Situational Awareness (TSA) group at Collins Aerospace. Onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. U.S. citizen required. No security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions for Tactical Situational Awareness avionics systems.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware engineers, and product managers to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to new product development, exploring emerging technologies and creating prototypes for future avionics systems.
• Develop algorithms and models for real‑time data fusion, visualization, and decision-support systems.
• Ensure software meets safety‑critical requirements and complies with DO‑178C and industry standards.
• Conduct performance analysis, optimization, and meet system‑level goals for reliability, latency, and efficiency.
• Participate in Agile development processes (sprint planning, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines).
• Stay current with avionics, AI, and related technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM and minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience; or advanced degree and 3 years experience.
• 5+ years experience with Ada, Java, C++, Python, or Java in embedded or hosted applications.
• Experience in embedded systems and hosted application software development.
• Experience with real‑time, multi‑threaded embedded systems, especially LynxOS and PowerPC architectures.
• Experience with Tortoise SVN, DOORS, Eclipse, Atlassian tools (JIRA, JAMA, Bamboo, Confluence).
• Experience with data processing, sensor integration, and human‑machine interface design.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (JIRA, Git, Jenkins).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARINC‑661, CORBA, MIL‑STD‑1553, and Ethernet protocols.
• Excellent problem‑solving and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication and ability to mitigate risks.
• Experience with DO‑178C or other safety‑critical software development standards.
• Background in machine learning, AI, or advanced data analytics.
• Hands‑on experience with avionics systems, flight displays, navigation systems, or communication protocols.
• Familiarity with innovation processes (prototyping, patent writing, technology scouting).
• Parametric estimating, bidding, project planning, and Earned Value management experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution, Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility, family planning, adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit, Employee Assistance (free counseling sessions).
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits, Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc, second opinion, more.

Compensation

Salary range $86,800 – $165,200. Benefits include standard RTX and Collins Aerospace packages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.