Systems Engineer I – AVI MIL FMS/DAS – Onsite

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a software engineer intern/co-op to join a team of Systems and Software engineers. You will design, develop, and test flight management system software for military helicopters and aircraft, applying C/C++, ADA, and Python in a collaborative environment.

You will learn systems engineering and flight software integration, gain hands-on experience with DO-178 practices, and travel as needed (<10%). This role is onsite and offers real project impact in a defense context.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM by start date.
• Experience with C, C++, ADA and/or Python.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally <10%.

Responsibilities

• Work with Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test flight management software.
• Integrate leadership, communication, and coordination into project work.
• Collaborate to deliver quality, timely products to customers.

Skills

C

C++

ADA

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DO-178 Certification

Job description

Date Posted:

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:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

• Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
• Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
• Travel (domestic and international <10%) as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• Grow knowledge of Systems Engineering and Flight Management Systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major to be obtained by start date
• Experience with C, C++, ADA, and/or Python.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to draft System and/or Software Requirements
• Pilot/Avionics Experience (i.e. Private Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance, DO-178 Certification)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD – 108,800 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.