Senior Software Engineer - Display Products (onsite)

Sr. Software Engineer

Are you ready to join a dynamic team in Cedar Rapids, IA, working on cutting-edge Avionics displays for safety-critical commercial and military applications? As a Sr. Software Engineer in our Display Products Department, you will design, develop, and verify innovative display software solutions across multiple platforms, including bare metal applications and RTOS environments. Your work will contribute to the safety and efficiency of Avionics systems, making a significant impact on the industry.

Joining our team means being part of a collaborative and supportive environment, where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, gain exposure to industry-leading technologies, and grow your career with a leader in Avionics solutions. Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

What You Will Do:

• You will design, develop, document, test, and debug complex low-level software.
• You will create middleware, application software, and systems containing complex logical and mathematical algorithms.
• You will perform hardware and low-level software integration, resolving complex issues around timing, signal slew rates, device configuration, power-on sequences, data synchronization, and more.
• You will design and implement build procedures to support hardware and software product development.
• You will coordinate with other project team members to ensure consistency, smooth operations, and compliance with program and product requirements.
• You will effectively communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, and necessary design alterations to software leads.

What You Will Learn:

• You will become an expert in our software solution architecture.
• You will learn Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• You will learn about the latest in embedded C++, BSP software design, and graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or A661.
• You will learn about the latest developments in display software technology.
• You will have the opportunity to advance your career by becoming a subject matter expert and valued consultant within our Display Products software team.

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.
• Embedded C++ or Platform Level Software experience.
• Low-Level Software Integration and Verification experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong Communication Skills.
• Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes, namely DO-178.
• BSP software design and development experience.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and an understanding of their application in safety-critical avionics systems.

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 role may be eligible for relocation.

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.