Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

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.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Software Engineer for our Avionics Software Tools Team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The software engineer will join a team of software and systems engineers driving solutions for many avionics teams. The team supports Avionics development teams and simulations across Commercial Business Jets, Air Transport aircraft and Mission Systems aircraft programs. Our tools are used to develop features in avionics products, test avionics systems and produce Avionics software configuration files for products.

These tools are used by engineers across Collins Aerospace and by our Aircraft manufacturing customers and aircraft operators. We produce a continuum of technologies and tools to provide desktop and cloud Avionics environments, enable Avionics test stands, flight deck system integration facilities and DO-330 qualified tools that produce and verify configuration files for Avionics products. We serve and support a broad range of Avionics products within Collins. This is a great role in getting experience across the entire breadth of our Avionics organization.

This is an Onsite role based at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Work in a team focused on innovation and production of software tools that enable Avionics airborne software development, verification and production.
• Code, test, and provide ongoing support for simulation software and Avionics configuration tools to meet technical and customer requirements.
• Implement DevOps tools and processes in Avionics engineering and apply technologies to automate and streamline avionics software production.
• Develop tools and testing infrastructures that support automated build and continuous integration, and test using a variety of languages including Python, Java and C/C++.
• Collaborate using software configuration management tools and DevOps tools such as Git, GitMR, Artifactory, Jama, Grafana and Docker in a cross-platform environment including Linux and Windows.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain experience in Cert DevOps, developing and contributing to new methods, technologies and techniques to automate software testing and verification.
• You will be part of a team that integrates virtual Avionics environments on desktop PCs and AWS to enable continuous test and integration, that are used in flight deck design, product creation, and customer demonstrations that show what Collins Avionics products are capable of.
• Entry into embedded safety critical software development through developing unqualified and DO-330 qualified software tools that are used to test airborne software, produce configuration files for airborne software, avionics network switches, and end systems.
• You will work on aircraft that span across the industry—business jets, commercial aircraft, and military aircraft, gain exposure to teams and departments, broadening your skillset and expand your professional network.
• You will learn how current generation Avionics test rigs are designed and built and contribute to the design of next generation of test rigs that will incorporate new technologies, new challenges and serve new customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Capable of using one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++/C#, Python, Java, and ability and aptitude to learn programming languages on the job as technologies evolve.
• Linux and Microsoft Windows 11 experience and familiarity with operating and using software on Windows PCs.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Use of formal configuration management tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with automated testing of software, through unit tests, functional testing and/or high-level tests
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and develop solutions
• Ability to work in a team and make sound ethical decisions that drive results.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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