Senior Software Engineer – MANTA / APNT (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 87.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation per year

401(k) with employer matching

Zusammenfassung

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the MANTA/APNT program to develop real-time embedded software for GPS receivers and PNT products used in military applications.

You will work on requirements analysis, design, coding, and integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software for ground, airborne, and maritime platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement real-time embedded software for GPS receivers and PNT products.
• Perform requirements analysis, software design, coding, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Integrate software onto target hardware and troubleshoot issues for optimal performance.
• Support field demonstrations, system integration, and product deployment.

Kenntnisse

C/C++ programming

Real-time embedded software

GPS/PNT experience

Hardware integration

Python for tests

Jira/Jama/Eclipse

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Eclipse

Jira

Jama

Jobbeschreibung

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Senior Software Engineer – MANTA / APNT (Onsite)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The MANTA (Multi-domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications) Software Department is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of real-time embedded software for industry-leading GPS Receivers and other Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. This position provides the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT system and software architectures while collaborating with a dedicated team to develop innovative navigation solutions for the warfighter.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement real-time embedded software for GPS receivers and PNT products.
• Perform requirements analysis, software design, coding, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Integrate software onto target hardware and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Support field demonstrations, system integration efforts, and product deployment activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Apply Agile methodologies to software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

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.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Experience with C/C++ or other high-order programming languages in an embedded application environment.
• Experience with hardware-centric product development and integration.
• Proficiency in software development processes for real-time embedded systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in a technical, management, or leadership field.
• Experience with GPS, digital signal processing, and/or wireless communication systems.
• Experience using Python for test scripting.
• Familiarity with tools such as Eclipse, Jira, and Jama.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience supporting field demonstrations and integration efforts.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.
• And more!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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. 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 anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.