Senior Software Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-20

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:

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Software Technician to assist in our Flight Management Systems Department. The ideal candidate for this position is adaptable and eager to learn new skills in a constantly evolving environment. This role requires a dedicated team player with integrity, strong attention to detail, a mindset towards continuous improvement, and the utmost pride in a job well done.  The ideal candidate can multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.  A self-motivated person with the ability to work autonomously and as an active and supportive team member. Join our highly motivated team in a challenging and rewarding position!

What You Will Do:

• Under minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks.
• Apply advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area.
• Adapt new procedures, techniques and tools to meet the highly complex requirements of position.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of other employees.
• Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required.
• Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Assist with configuration management requirements.
• Assist with structure and scheduling if upgrading existing software.
• System software loading.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience with software, python, or networking.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Practical knowledge of JIRA.

• Associate’s degree in software engineering or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with C#, Python.
• Networking knowledge.
• Self-driven, customer focused and willing to take responsibility.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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 Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
•  And more!  

This position may be eligible for relocation to Cedar Rapids.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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