Senior Software Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-03-11

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 several 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:

• You will develop, test and integrate flight deck application 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 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 the 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 years of hands-on experience as a software engineer in software development with the C and/or C++ programming language is required.
• Knowledge of Python is required.
• Test and Integration 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 and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills and being a team player.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with other programming or scripting (i.e. Perl, Java) languages. C++ is strongly desired.
• Experience with networking technologies (i.e. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark) is desired.
• Experience with model based development (i.e. Matlab/Simulink) is desired.
• Experience in Avionics and Avionics Certification is a plus.
• Experience with Agile, scrum master, project management will be helpful.

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