Flight Management Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-23

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:

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

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Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for entry level engineers in our Military Avionics & Helicopters Flight Management and Controls department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products, and our people (that means you). If you want to have fun, do something meaningful, and work with an amazing group of people, this is for you.  

Products supported with this role include:  

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), Flight Director, and Flight Controls. Here’s a couple links to more details:   

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Common-Avionics-Architecture-System.aspx  

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Flight2.aspx  

What You Will Do: 

• You will develop software for our fixed winged platforms as a member of the Flight Management Applications engineering team. 
• You will implement and verify updates to the navigation software for domestic and foreign military cockpit avionics. 
• You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members 
• You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring. 

What You Will Learn: 

• You will take a program through the full software development cycle, starting with contract award and ending in black label delivery. 
• 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: 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships). 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Ada or C/C++ Experience  
• Experience with DO-178 or similar certification-based development processes. 
• Familiarity with Python scripting. 
• Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS). 
• AGILE development methodology experience. 

What We Offer:  

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 covera