Senior Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support MissionSensors, Weapons, and IFF avionics systems in an onsite Agile team. You will translate requirements into robust software solutions, develop tests, and participate in integration and verification activities across disciplines.

The role emphasizes Python testing, Ada/C maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional engineers to meet customer needs while upholding Collins standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in Agile development teams.
• Experience developing software requirements.
• Experience with Python testing.
• Experience with tools: DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, EA or similar.
• Experience with systems integration, test execution, and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support software engineering activities in an Agile environment and translate requirements into verification strategies.
• Develop automated Python test scripts to validate functionality and performance.
• Update and maintain software products using Ada/C.
• Verify builds in lab environments and support formal verification for major deliveries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and designs.
• Present progress to Agile team members and leadership.
• Improve test development processes while ensuring compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior engineers through software tasks.

Skills

Agile development

Python testing

Software verification

Mentoring engineers

Requirements engineering

Education

STEM degree (e.g., B.S. in Engineering/CS)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

PREP

TLBD

ALM

JIRA

Enterprise Architect

Ada/C

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Help ensure mission-critical avionics software performs flawlessly in the real world. As a Senior Software Engineer supporting MissionSensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you’ll play a key role in software development, software integration, test development, and verifying complex software solutions that support aerospace and defense applications. You’ll work within a highly collaborative Agile team, helping develop and translate requirements into robust software solutions and test strategies while supporting system integration and verification efforts. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving engineering processes, and working across disciplines to deliver reliable systems, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do:

• You will support software engineering activities within an Agile development environment, helping develop and translate system and software requirements into effectivesoftware,testand verification strategies(heavy focus of this role).
• You will develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python tovalidatesoftware functionality and system performance(heavy focus of this role).
• You will update andmaintainour Software products using Ada/C.
• You will verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries(heavy focus of this role).
• 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 whilemaintainingcompliance with company standards.
• You will help navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
• Mentor younger engineers through Software Engineering tasks.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensor,weapons, and IFFavionics systems.
• You will deepen yourexpertiseacross multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment.
• You will strengthen your software engineering skills by supporting complex softwaredevelopment,verificationand integration efforts.
• If desired, you may have the ability to grow into Product Owner, Scrum Master, and/or Cost Account Manager type roles.

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.
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Software development in Ada/C.
• Experience (military or civilaircraft) in avionics systems.
• Avionics integration and lab test experience.
• Embedded software integration experience.
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429).
• Hands-on experience in systems and software integration including experience with design, development, and testing of customer hardware and software systems & systems of systems of high complexity.
• Experience interacting with development teams to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Experience problem solving and debugging.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.