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2026 Collins Full Time - Software Engineer I - Military Avionics Flight Management Systems - Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

RTX

Cedar Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Apr 2026

💰 $108,800/yr($57,200/yr – $108,800/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

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:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Swift, Elite, and Resilient are a few words to describe the pilots, aircraft, and functions that RTX’s Collins Aerospace Military Avionics organization supports. To ensure the mission gets done successfully, no matter the circumstances, a high standard and quality product is required. If you think you have what it takes to join the world of aerospace and defense, to dive into a fast-paced and complex environment, and to meet the needs of those that run towards the fight, this role is for you!

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for entry level Software Engineer I roles in our Military Avionics Flight Management department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of flight management software applications. 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, you’re in the right place.

This position may require the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30am to 4:30pm workday, or beyond a 40-hour work week.

Product Summary:

CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics System, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems) and Tactical Communication. 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:

Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
Grow knowledge of Software Engineering and Flight Management Systems
Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
Travel (domestic and international <10%) as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), such as Software Engineering, obtained prior to start
Experience with C, C++, ADA, and/or Python
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (Classified as a US Person) if needed after day 1

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer: