Senior Software Engineer, Avionics & Mission Systems

RTX; 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

Generous 401(k) plan with employer匹配

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Plan and wellness"

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support mission-critical avionics software in Cedar Rapids. You will contribute to software development, integration, test development, and verification within an Agile team, translating requirements into robust software solutions.

You will mentor engineers, enhance test processes, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable systems. Strong Python testing and Ada/C skills are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in Agile development teams.
• Experience developing software requirements.
• Experience with Python testing.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities

• Develop and translate system and software requirements into effective software, test and verification strategies.
• Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and performance.
• Update and maintain software products using Ada/C.
• Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions.
• Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and leadership.
• Improve test development processes, tools, and best practices while maintaining standards.
• Navigate bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
• Mentor younger engineers through Software Engineering tasks.

Skills

Agile

Python

Software requirements

Experience with testing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

DOORS

PREP

TLBD

ALM

JIRA

Enterprise Architect

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support mission-critical avionics software in Cedar Rapids. You will contribute to software development, integration, test development, and verification within an Agile team, translating requirements into robust software solutions.

You will mentor engineers, enhance test processes, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable systems. Strong Python testing and Ada/C skills are required.