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

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking an early career Systems Engineer to join the Graphical Flight Plan Server team within the Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department. You will develop designs and requirements for fixed and rotary wing platforms and collaborate with an agile team.

You will learn the full software development life cycle, create test cases, and help deliver mission-critical avionics software for military customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in design, requirements development, and verification of deliverable software.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Familiarity with avionics displays and FMS is a plus.

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 processes.
• Communicate plans and status on assigned stories to the team.
• Coordinate with program-focused engineering teams to meet customer needs.
• Mentor and share knowledge to elevate department expertise.

Skills

Python scripting

AGILE development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

ARINC 429/661

Ethernet (UDP/TCP)

Flight Management Systems

DO-178 knowledge

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:

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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave