Senior Software Engineer - Military Avionics FMS (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sr Software Engineer for its Military Avionics team. In this role, you will manage software development tasks, engage with cross-functional teams, and contribute to cutting-edge military avionics solutions. Ideal candidates have a background in STEM and experience in software design, particularly in defense or aerospace settings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience in deliverable software design and development.
• Defense or Aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate time management skills and handle multiple tasks.
• Organize and communicate updates to teams.
• Engage in issue resolution and subsystem verification tasks.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

Ada

C/C++

Python

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Sr S oftware Engineer role in our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications depar tment l ocated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Team s are com prised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software only products .

Product Summary:

CAAS/Flight2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics as part of Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, and System Manager. Here’s a couple links to more details:

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Common-Avionics-Architecture-System.aspx

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Flight2.aspx

What YOU will do:

• You will demonstrate time management skills - ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks .

• You will manage scope and schedule for assigned stories/tasks.

• You will organize , document, and communicate to teams all relevant updates pertaining to assigned scope .

• You will coordinate with the program team and other subsystem teams to identify and collaborate on dependencies.

• You will engage in the replication of issues and the resolution of issues or completion of features to the program team

• You will perform subsystem verification tasks to ensure expected product performance is met before delivering to the platform team

What YOU will learn:

• You will master s oftware architectures, enhancing your ability to manage scope of large-scale programs effectively.

• You will deepen your expertise in flight management avionic systems, making you a pivotal asset in military avionics.

• You will elevate your career by becoming a key player in a high-stakes environment, setting you up for future technical/leadership opportunities within and beyond Collins Aerospace.

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

• Strong foundation in communication skills, team collaboration, and a readiness to engage in domestic travel less than 10%.

• Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing)

• Ada or C/C++ Experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience is preferred

• DO-178 or similar certification based development experience is preferred

• Avionics knowledge

• AGILE development experience is preferred

• Py t hon Scripting Experience

This position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30am to 4:30pm workday, or beyond a 40-hour work week.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• And more!

Role Type: 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.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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