About this role
Date Posted:
2026-11-12
Country:
United States of America
Location
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124
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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Design the Foundation of Next-Generation Avionics
Join a dynamic and expanding Product Line Software team at Collins Aerospace, where you will play a key role in shaping the foundation of future airborne software capabilities and solutions.
We are seeking a Software Engineer II who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving high-impact solutions across safety-critical systems. We have opportunities in one of our two departments:
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Core Services & Libraries, dedicated to creating versatile frameworks that enable highly adaptable and portable software solutions, agnostic of hardware or software configurations.
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Advanced Systems Tools, driving a development eco-system (development kits, virtual rigs, and test rigs) enabling the development, integration, verification, and configuration of avionic products and platforms.
In this role, you will lead the architecture and development of core software components, libraries, rigs and tools that enable scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards.
This is a unique opportunity to influence system-level design, advance open architecture initiatives, and contribute to technologies that define the future of aerospace.
What You Will Do:
- Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements
- Work with technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178, DO-254, and/or DO-330)
- Develop and manage software requirements, ensuring proper decomposition and traceability across complex systems of systems
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
- Develop civil certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
- Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives
- Willing and Able to travel as required (domestic and international