Systems Engineer II - Military Avionics Graphical Flight Plan Server (FPS) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an early career Systems Engineer to join the Graphical Flight Plan Server team within Military Avionics Flight Management Applications. You will design for fixed and rotary wing platforms, write test cases, and collaborate across an agile team to deliver reliable flight software.

You will build expertise in avionics, Flight Management Systems, and related communication protocols while contributing to critical mission systems for military customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant software design/verification experience.
• Experience with Python scripting is required.
• Familiarity with avionics displays or Flight Management Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and requirements for fixed and rotary wing platforms as part of the FPS team.
• Create test cases and procedures to verify software implementation.
• Collaborate with agile team members on overall design and status of stories.
• Coordinate with program-focused engineering teams to meet military customer needs.

Skills

Python scripting

Agile

Software design

Education

STEM degree

Tools

ARINC 429

ARINC 661

Ethernet (UDP/TCP)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 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

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. Collins Aerospace is currently seeking an early career Systems Engineer to join our Graphical 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 small 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 designs and requirements for our fixed and rotary winged platforms as a member of the Graphical Flight Plan Server engineering team.
• You will create test cases and procedures to verify software implantation.
• You will collaborate with your agile team members on the overall design process for your projects.
• You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members.
• You will coordinate with program focused engineering teams to develop the functionality that our military customers around the world require for their missions.
• You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.

What You Will Learn

• You will experience the full software development life cycle, contributing to programs from initial bidding activities through to black label software release.
• You will deepen your expertise in cutting-edge avionic 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 design, requirements development, and verification of deliverable software, ideally within a production or consumer-facing environment.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• 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.
• AGILE development methodology experience.
• Experience with different levels of software testing, from unit-level through system integration.
• Strong foundation in communication skills and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth benefits
• Adoption 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!

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.