Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.  

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 

What YOU will do 

• Develop flight display systems used on platforms such as the 747 Jumbo-Jet, 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, among others.  

• Responsible for software lifecycle (requirements, design, develop, verify/test, release).  

• Design, code, integrate, regression test, verify and document software in areas such as software problem reports, change requests, software components and software test scripts.  

• Incorporate the appropriate processes and tools into product development, resulting in increased product quality and improved customer satisfaction.  

• Perform software debugging using appropriate techniques and tools.  

• Contribute to cross-functional team efforts in integration, verification and validation for products and sub-systems.  

• Provide engineering estimates for work on upcoming tasks.  

• Contribute to software engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for well-defined software designs. 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and five years of progressive experience in a Software Engineering role in the avionics industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and three years of experience in a Software Engineering role in the avionics industry would be acceptable. 

• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in ARP-4754, DO-178 B/C, DO-160 and/or DO-254 compliance. 

• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with Software design, requirement, development & test procedure in C++, Python, and Java languages. 

• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in System testing, Hardware-Software Integration Testing, Requirement Based Testing and Unit testing. 

• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in working with real-time operating systems (VxWorks or LinxOS). 

• Must possess at least 2 years of experience in meeting avionics standards such as ARINC-615A (data load), ARINC-653 (application interface), ARINC-661 (display interface), IEEE 803.2 (ethernet), and ARINC-664 (AFDX). 

• Must possess at least 2 years of experience in Configuration management & Requirements management using SVN, Jama and DOORS. 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

#reempowerprogram  

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This 

includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

The salary range is $ 116,734.00 to $ 163,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.