Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

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.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the toughest challenges in aviation and defense. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent aerospace solutions, helps redefine the industry through innovation, technical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and performance. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Within Collins Aerospace, our Situational Awareness Software Engineering team develops and maintains critical flight‑deck solutions that enhance how pilots visualize and understand their environment. Our portfolio includes Synthetic Vision System (SVS), Airport Moving Map (AMM), Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS), and Combined Vision System (CVS)—products that provide pilots with real‑time terrain awareness, airport layout guidance, flight information, and advanced vision capabilities.

As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the embedded software that powers these systems, helping deliver the next generation of situational awareness products for commercial, business, and military platforms.

This is an onsite position.

What You Will Do

•  Contribute to the design, development, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded avionics software for SVS, AMM, IFIS, and CVS products.

•  Apply critical thinking to real, safety‑critical challenges that impact how pilots safely operate and navigate aircraft.

•  Implement software features using languages such as C and Python, following established coding standards and engineering processes.

•  Develop and review software requirements, ensuring clarity, correctness, and traceability.

•  Support verification activities by creating and executing requirements‑based tests.

•  Participate in certification activities following DO‑178C guidelines and collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and certification engineering teams.

•  Help improve team efficiency through emerging development practices, AI‑assisted engineering tools, and evolving automation capabilities.

•  Demonstrate ownership for assigned tasks, proactively communicate progress, raise roadblocks, and understand how your work fits into the overall schedule.

•  Learn and contribute in a collaborative, supportive team environment that values positivity, adaptability, respect, and growth.

• What You Will Learn

•  How to develop and verify embedded, safety‑critical avionics software used by pilots worldwide.

•  How SVS, AMM, IFIS, and CVS systems function and integrate into modern flight‑deck architectures.

• The fundamentals of DO‑178C software certification, requirements‑based development, and ARP4754A systems processes.

•  Best practices for writing requirements, implementing embedded software, and conducting rigorous verification.

• How to apply avionics domain knowledge to real engineering tasks and retain that knowledge for future work.

•  Experience working within CI/CD development pipelines and exposure to automation and AI‑enhanced engineering tools.

• Cross‑discipline collaboration with experienced systems, hardware, and certification engineers.

•  How to build a strong foundation for a future technical career in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications