Sr. Software Engineer - Boeing Platforms Displays (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, develop, and maintain flight-critical software for commercial aviation solutions and avionics products.

You will lead cross-functional teams through requirement specification, implementation, testing, verification, and certification support, while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with systems and hardware architects.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 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.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for aviation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on real-time embedded software.
• Support requirements, implementation, testing, verification, and certification activities.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct complex tests and debugging.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware architects on embedded processing systems.
• Mentor software developers in technical and process areas.
• Develop solutions meeting avionics standards such as POSIX, ARINC-615A/653/661, IEEE 803.2, ARINC-664.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

C/C++ programming

SDLC experience

Modern software practices

Technical leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced related degree

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Date Posted

2026-09-23

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.