Sr. Software Engineer - Boeing Platforms Displays (Onsite)

RiseMe; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, develop, and maintain flight-critical software for avionics. You will work on real-time systems, implement safety-critical requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading tests, verification, and certification activities, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring compliance with DO-178B/C standards. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years.
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle.
• C / C++ programming experience.
• Proficiency with modern software development practices and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain flight-critical embedded software for avionics products.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams for real-time embedded software development and verification.
• Support requirements, implementation, testing, verification, and certification activities.
• Develop and conduct complex tests and debugging of systems with logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with systems/hardware architects on embedded processing systems planning and development.
• Mentor software developers in technical and process areas.

Skills

C/C++

Software lifecycle

Configuration management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

VxWorks

DO-178B/C knowledge

Job description

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.

What You Will Do:

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for commercial aviation solutions and avionics products.
• Provide technical leadership to assigned cross-functional engineering project team responsible for the design, development, and verification of real-time embedded software.
• Support project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct complex tests and debugs systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with systems and hardware architects in the planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded processing systems.
• Mentor software developers in technical and process-related areas.
• Develop solutions that satisfy numerous avionics industry standards, such as POSIX, ARINC-615A (data load), ARINC-653 (application interface), ARINC-661 (display interface), IEEE 803.2 (ethernet), and ARINC-664 (AFDX).
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into integration and development processes.
• You will gain exposure to Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside industry experts and global teams.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

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 with all phases of the software development life cycle.
• C / C++ programming experience.
• Proficiency with modern software development best practices and configuration management tools.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with DO-178B/C (DAL A or B preferred)
• Experience with real-time operating systems (VxWorks or LinxOS)
• Experience with designing architectures
• Expertise leading a low-level software development and verification tasks
• Effective communicator, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work with various teams.
• Energetic and proactive self-starter that builds sound, collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and develop solutions.

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.

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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.

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