Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits options

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves collaborating with high-performance teams to develop mission-critical solutions in an engaging environment. Candidates must have experience in embedded development, possess an active SECRET clearance, and typically have a degree in a STEM field with significant professional experience.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, a generous 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this job is competitive, starting from $86,800 to $165,200.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a software team to translate requirements into models.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Support stakeholders by addressing technical questions.
• Ensure high-quality software builds through rigorous testing.

Skills

Embedded Development using object-oriented design

Development tool sets (e.g., Jira, Subversion/Git)

Requirements analysis and decomposition

Virtualization

Knowledge of microservices

Knowledge of memory-safe languages (Ada or Rust)

Experience with automated test environments (Python)

Knowledge/experience with Java React or Swing/JavaFX

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Subversion/Git

Job description

Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. The Collins Aerospace Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer passionate about collaborating with high-performance teams to create mission critical solutions supporting Mission Systems.

Our Senior Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success. The role involves requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment, translating System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models for a large-scale program.
• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Software Engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns.
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with team members across domains to maintain and enhance software design and code, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and certification standards.
• Take ownership of producing high-quality software builds within an integrated test environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through rigorous testing and validation.

Qualifications

• Must Have:
  • Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
  • Experience with development tool sets (e.g., Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management).
  • Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Preferred:
  • Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition.
  • Experience with virtualization.
  • Knowledge of microservices, containers and orchestrators.
  • Knowledge of memory-safe languages (Ada or Rust).
  • Experience with automated test environments (Python).
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD.
  • Experience with GUI frameworks (Java React or Swing/JavaFX).
  • Knowledge/experience with Data Format Description Language (DFDL) and with deploying software to hardware solutions.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Parental leave benefits, adoption assistance, and family health programs.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits options including various insurance coverages and wellness programs.

Additional Information

This position is onsite at Collins Aerospace. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides affirmative action in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and may be subject to collective-bargaining agreements. The company reserves the right to adjust the application window and other terms at its discretion.