Senior Software Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

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:

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

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 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 Flight Display Application software and is a part of the Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solution. As a key member of the Flight Display Application team, you will be developing and integrating software. The Collins Aerospace flight deck solution is a continuous evolving set of products which consist of different technologies. This position offers various growth and learning opportunities in an exciting field. Join the Flight Display Application team and make a difference!

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

• As an experienced C/C++ developer, you will develop, test and integrate flight deck application software and flight management software.
• You will be responsible for providing high quality solutions to internal and external customers.
• You will typically be involved in the following development phases: Scope Planning, Architecture and Design, System and Software Requirements, Implementation, Integration and Testing/Verification as well as Certification.
• You will master the technical aspects of flight deck applications, and you are actively involved in the development aspects.
• You will build, deliver, and integrate software and configuration on test fixtures and rigs for various aircraft types and perform various analyses such as footprint testing.
• You will support the successful execution of projects throughout the development life cycle (planning, development, and certification).
• You will use CI/CD tools to build and integrate software in a fast paced Agile development environment
• You will coordinate and communicate with direct team members, technical project managers, systems engineers, and product managers.
• You will understand the certification aspects of the flight deck applications to successfully certify the product.
• You will understand and follow processes, and you will always be learning and continuously looking for improvements.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn about Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solutions.
• You will learn about new industry leading development methodologies, i.e. DevOps, AI/ML assisted development and test automation and a modern tool chain.

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.
• At least three to five years of strong C software programming and application development. You need to be able to demonstrate proficiency in C software design, implementation, debugging and optimizing C based software.
• Knowledge of Python is required.
• Test and Integration and code debugging experience is required.

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Be able to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Enjoy working with people and is a great communicator and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Be motivated and a self-starter.
• Be a quick learner