Senior Software Engineer - Avionics & Embedded (Onsite IA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX invites experienced software engineers to join Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, contributing to avionics software within an Agile framework. You will translate requirements into software, develop tests in Python, and update Ada/C code in a lab setting.

The role emphasizes verification, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring, with growth paths toward Product Owner or Scrum Master roles depending on interest and performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Experience developing software requirements.
• Experience with testing using Python.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, or similar.
• Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test results documentation.

Responsibilities

• You will support software engineering activities within an Agile development environment, helping develop and translate system and software requirements into effective software, test and verification strategies.
• You will develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
• You will update and maintain our Software products using Ada/C.
• You will verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
• You will present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
• You will contribute to improving test development processes, tools, and best practices while maintaining compliance with company standards.
• You will help navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
• Mentor younger engineers through Software Engineering tasks.

Skills

Agile development

Python testing

Software requirements

Systems integration

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

PREP

TLBD

ALM

JIRA

Enterprise Architect

Job description

RTX invites experienced software engineers to join Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, contributing to avionics software within an Agile framework. You will translate requirements into software, develop tests in Python, and update Ada/C code in a lab setting.

The role emphasizes verification, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring, with growth paths toward Product Owner or Scrum Master roles depending on interest and performance.