Software Engineer II - Military Graphical Flight Plan Server (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance options

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to join the Flight Plan Server team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will develop software for fixed and rotary wing platforms, mentoring teammates and delivering updates to flight management and graphical planning software.

Join a collaborative environment focusing on avionics for military and rotorcraft platforms, with opportunities to influence critical flight systems and participate in agile processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing).
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Experience with Ada or C/C++.
• Python scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for fixed and rotary wing platforms as part of the FPS engineering team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on software development best practices.
• Implement and verify updates to flight management software for fixed/rotary wings.
• Implement and verify updates to graphical flight planning and display software.
• Communicate plans and status to agile team members and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with platform engineering and other software teams to track dependencies.
• Champion knowledge sharing and mentoring within the department.

Skills

Ada

C/C++

Python

Embedded software

Software design

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-15

Country

United States of America

Location

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

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 Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

Company Overview

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.

Position

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to join our Flight Plan Server (FPS) team with our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineer that fills this role will work alongside a team of FPS subject matter experts that support fixed and rotary wing platforms across the entire department.

Product Summary

CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, System Manager, Comm, Flight Director, and Flight Controls. Please see the following links for more details:

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/helicopters/rotary-wing/common-avionics-architecture-system

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/avionics/integrated-cockpit-solutions/flight2

What You Will Do

• You will develop software for our fixed and rotary winged platforms as a member of the Graphical Flight Plan Server engineering team.


• You will provide mentorship and guidance to other members of the development team in software development best practices and how to solve our hardest technical challenges.


• You will implement and verify updates to the flight management software for fixed and rotary wing platforms.


• You will implement and verify updates to the graphical flight planning and display software for fixed and rotary wing platforms.


• You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers.


• You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.


• You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.

What You Will Learn

• You will take programs through the full software development cycle, starting with proposal inputs and ending with black label production delivery.


• You will deepen your expertise in cutting-edge avionics systems, positioning you as a subject matter expert in military software applications.


• You will expand your impact on the field of avionics, contributing to software solutions that increase the operational capabilities of aircraft worldwide.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.


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


• Experience with embedded software development


• Experience with Ada or C/C++


• Python scripting experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience


• DO-178 or similar certification-based development experience


• Familiarity with ARINC 429 and 661 communication


• Familiarity with Ethernet protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)


• Experience with Graphical Flight Planning and/or Flight Display software


• Experience with agile software development


• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal).

What We Offer

Benefits:

• 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 insuran