Senior Software Engineer - Onboard Maintenance Systems (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing and testing industry-leading avionics products. Our team develops the Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) which is an aircraft diagnostic system and is a part of the Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solution. As a key member of the OMS team, you will be developing and integrating software for the Onboard Maintenance System. The Onboard Maintenance System is a continuous evolving product which consists of different technologies. This position offers various growth and learning opportunities in an exciting field. Join the Onboard Maintenance System team and make a difference!

This is a onsite position located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What you will do:

• Responsible for providing high quality solutions to internal and external customers.
• The Software Engineer will typically be involved in the following development categories: Scope Planning, Architecture and Design, System and Software Requirements, Implementation and Unit Testing, Integration and Testing/Verification and Certification
• Will master the technical aspects of the Onboard Maintenance System and is actively involved in the development aspects. This includes the OMS system software and configuration as well as the development of tools and processes.
• Builds, delivers and integrates the OMS software and configuration on test fixtures and rigs for various aircraft types and performs various analyses such as footprint testing.
• Supports the successful execution of projects throughout the development life cycle (planning, development and certification).
• Coordinates and communicates with direct team members, technical project managers, systems engineers and product managers.
• Understands the certification aspects of the Onboard Maintenance System in order to successfully certify the product.
• Understands and follows processes, is always learning and continuously looks for improvements.

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 in software development with C and SQL programming language is required.
• Experience with networking technologies (i.e., Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark) is required.

Qualifications we desire:

• Other programming or scripting languages (i.e., Python, LUA, HTML5, JavaScript) are desired.
• Able to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Enjoys working with people and is a great communicator.
• Be motivated and a self-starter.
• Quick learner and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and being a team player.

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 illness insurance, 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 progra