Senior Software Engineer - Onboard Maintenance Systems (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Onboard Maintenance System team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing OMS software for aircraft diagnostics.

This role requires a degree in STEM with significant experience in software development, especially with C and SQL. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 3 years.
• Proficient in software development with C and SQL.
• Experience with networking technologies such as Ethernet and TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality software solutions to stakeholders.
• Lead scope planning, architecture, design, and testing responsibilities.
• Master the technical aspects of OMS.

Skills

Software development with C

SQL

Networking technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP)

Wireshark

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Position Overview

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) team in CedarRapids, Iowa. The OMS is an aircraft diagnostic system that supports Collins Aerospace’s state‑of‑the‑art flight deck solution. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing OMS software and associated tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality software solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead activities in scope planning, architecture and design, system and software requirements, implementation and unit testing, integration and testing/verification, and certification.
• Master the technical aspects of OMS, including system software, configuration, and tool development.
• Build, deliver, and integrate OMS software and configuration on test fixtures and rigs for various aircraft types, performing analyses such as footprint testing.
• Support project execution throughout the development life cycle (planning, development, and certification).
• Coordinate and communicate with team members, technical project managers, systems engineers, and product managers.
• Understand and apply certification requirements for OMS to achieve successful product certification.
• Adhere to processes, continuously seek improvements, and maintain a proactive learning stance.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3years experience.
• Proficient in software development with C and SQL.
• Experience with networking technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with additional programming or scripting languages such as Python, Lua, HTML5, or JavaScript.
• Rapid learning of new languages and technologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to work collaboratively under minimal supervision.
• Self‑starter mindset with motivation to engage in team environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal protection, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit program.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and other virtual health services.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with relevant federal regulations.