Software Engineer II - Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

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 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 seeking qualified candidates for an experienced software engineer to join our software development team for Military Flight Management.  The engineer that fills this role will work primarily on the avionics software for fixed wing platforms. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

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 software for our fixed winged platforms as a member of the Flight Management Applications engineering team.
• You will design and implement solutions to enable new and improved functionality within the Flight Management software for fixed wing avionics.
• You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers.
• You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.
• You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.

What You Will Learn:

• 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.
• Proven experience in the design and development of deliverable software, ideally within a production or consumer-facing environment.
• Ada or C/C++ Experience 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with DO-178 or similar certification-based development processes.
• Experience with embedded real-time software development.
• Familiarity with Python scripting.
• Familiarity with avionics data buses and protocols, including Arinc-429, Arinc-661, and MIL-STD-1553.
• Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• 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.

What We Offer: