Software Engineer II - Datalinks Software (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Software Engineer II - Datalinks Software (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Air Combat Test and Training (ACTT) engineering department is responsible for the design, analysis, test and certification of Air Combat Test and Training systems. We solve the challenges of next-generation pilot proficiency training so they can “Train as they Fight.” We field Test and Training range systems with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control. We specialize in highly accurate, highly secure solutions for U.S. Navy and Air Force customers. We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.

The Datalinks Embedded Software team within the ACTT department is responsible for the development of the mesh networking waveform that links together the training participants with the mission commanders. The team is looking for an experienced Software Engineer II to support the expansion of our Air Combat system capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Actively participate as a member of an agile development team

• Effectively communicate with internal teams and leadership

• Design, Develop, Review, and Test new software features

• Package software builds and deploy to an embedded target environment

• Support integration and system test activities in a lab environment

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

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

• Application software development experience

• Experience coding in C++ and Python

• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Experience with software configuration management (Git, SVN)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills

• Experience with Modern C++ 14 (and newer)

• Experience debugging embedded systems

• Experience with networking standards and communication protocol design

• Experience with Agile development methodology

• Experience with software architecture and software design patterns

• Experience investigating problems to root cause and championing corrective actions

• Experience working in Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo)

• Experience with CI/CD technologies

• Experience with LVC communication standards (DIS, TENA, HLA)

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 coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Ben