Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux – Foundation Software

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 87 000 - 165 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible benefits and other voluntary

On-site work environment with Lincoln/

Resumo da oferta

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based environments for airborne systems. You will build kernels, BSPs, and device drivers, lead embedded Linux activities, and collaborate across global teams from concept through certification and deployment.

The role emphasizes architecture influence, new product development, and mission-ready software foundations across diverse avionics platforms. U.S.

Qualificações

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
• Proficient Linux command-line experience.
• Embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Scripting with Bash and Python.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up and target hardware integration.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and enhance embedded Linux environments including build toolchains, kernels, and BSPs for airborne hardware.
• Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux development, including planning, coding, integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Lead hardware–software integration and perform root-cause analyses for system issues.
• Prepare software builds for simulation, reference platforms, and target hardware; align with engineering processes and safety standards.
• Generate estimates for changes and contribute to Agile planning and execution.

Conhecimentos

Linux

Embedded C/C++

Bash

Python

Hardware bring-up

Formação académica

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Ferramentas

Git

SVN

Buildroot

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At Collins Aerospace, we are committed to solving the most complex challenges in aviation—advancing the performance, safety, and intelligence of the airborne systems used across commercial and military platforms. Our Foundation Software organization plays a critical role in delivering the trusted, high‑integrity software layers that power next‑generation avionics systems. We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux to join our Foundation Software team. In this role, you will develop and maintain core embedded Linux components supporting airborne equipment across both commercial and military avionics programs. You will collaborate with engineering teams across multiple global sites and disciplines, working from concept through certification and deployment. This position offers the opportunity to influence system architecture, contribute to new product development, and support a wide range of avionics platforms requiring robust, secure, and mission‑ready software foundations.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and enhance customized Linux‑based operating environments, including build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and board support packages (BSPs) for diverse airborne hardware platforms
• Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux development activities, including design planning, code implementation, integration, testing, and long‑term sustainment
• Lead and support complex hardware–software integration efforts, performing detailed root‑cause analyses to resolve system‑level issues
• Prepare software builds for use in simulation environments, reference platforms, and target avionics hardware; ensure alignment with applicable Collins Aerospace engineering processes, safety standards, and development tools
• Generate engineering estimates for changes, enhancements, and issue resolutions; contribute to planning and execution within Agile development teams

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Proficient Linux command‑line experience
• Previous experience working with embedded C/C++ development skills
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up and target hardware integration

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with developing and maintaining BSPs for embedded systems
• Experience with version control systems including Git and SVN
• Experience building custom Linux distributions using Buildroot
• Background developing software for avionics, aerospace, defense, or other regulated/safety‑critical industries
• Contributions to open‑source software projects
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Familiarity with the Robot Framework for automated testing
• Experience coding in Rust

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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 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.

At Collins Aerospace, we are committed 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.

We will provide the high‑quality expertise, innovation, and collaboration that drives aerospace reliability, safety, and performance.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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.