Senior Software Engineer - Rotary Wing Displays (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-09-19

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 :

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.

Security Clearance : None / Not Required

Ready to put your experience to work on something that truly makes an impact? We're looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to lead the way on a cutting-edge new program, leveraging emerging technologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Just be prepared to hear the classic line : "It's a display issue, because it shows up on the display!"

This Senior Software Engineering role is part of the DAS / FM&C department within the Avionics business unit at Collins Aerospace.

We're seeking a driven and talented engineer to join our Software Engineering team, focused on delivering advanced display solutions to a global customer base, primarily within military markets. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape the architecture of next-generation avionics displays while building a broad professional network across the Avionics organization.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, cross-functional development teams, and program management, giving you exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges and growth opportunities.

What You Will Do :

Perform as an architect to select and develop the right display solutions for on-going pursuits. This includes developing design approaches for display software solutions.

Develop product line roadmaps and influence new technology usage on executing programs.

Develop innovative design approaches that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and product line objectives.

Requirements, software, and test work, depending on program need.

Support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate and release displays software products.

Primary displays technical points of contact for our programs.

Cost Account Management responsibilities as needed.

Willingness to travel (domestic and international

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.

Experience in a software engineering role.

Familiarity with Python scripting.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Earned Value Management Experience

Python, ADA or MATLAB Simulink Experience

Avionics experience (development or usage)

Software development or testing experience

AGILE development experience

DO-178 (or similar) certification-based development experience

Excellent, proactive, communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

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.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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