Senior Software Engineer, Avionics Core Systems

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and develop core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics platforms in safety-critical environments.

You will work across the full software lifecycle, applying DO-178 certification practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 5 years of experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of tasks, including customer engagement and presenting to stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts).

Responsibilities

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Perform certification activities, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Software architecture

C++

Leadership

DO-178

Verification

Customer engagement

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

GIT

JIRA

VxWorks

Subversion

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and develop core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics platforms in safety-critical environments.

You will work across the full software lifecycle, applying DO-178 certification practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards.