Senior Software Engineer (ONSITE)

Senior Software Engineer

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing and testing industry-leading avionics products. Our team develops Flight Display Application software and is a part of the Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solution. As a key member of the Flight Display Application team, you will be developing and integrating software. The Collins Aerospace flight deck solution is a continuous evolving set of products which consist of different technologies. This position offers various growth and learning opportunities in an exciting field. Join the Flight Display Application team and make a difference!

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

• As an experienced C/C++ developer, you will develop, test and integrate flight deck application software and flight management software.
• You will be responsible for providing high quality solutions to internal and external customers.
• You will typically be involved in the following development phases: Scope Planning, Architecture and Design, System and Software Requirements, Implementation, Integration and Testing/Verification as well as Certification.
• You will master the technical aspects of flight deck applications, and you are actively involved in the development aspects.
• You will build, deliver, and integrate software and configuration on test fixtures and rigs for various aircraft types and perform various analyses such as footprint testing.
• You will support the successful execution of projects throughout the development life cycle (planning, development, and certification).
• You will use CI/CD tools to build and integrate software in a fast paced Agile development environment
• You will coordinate and communicate with direct team members, technical project managers, systems engineers, and product managers.
• You will understand the certification aspects of the flight deck applications to successfully certify the product.
• You will understand and follow processes, and you will always be learning and continuously looking for improvements.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn about Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solutions.
• You will learn about new industry leading development methodologies, i.e. DevOps, AI/ML assisted development and test automation and a modern tool chain.

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.
• At least three to five years of strong C software programming and application development. You need to be able to demonstrate proficiency in C software design, implementation, debugging and optimizing C based software.
• Knowledge of Python is required.
• Test and Integration and code debugging experience is required.

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Be able to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Enjoy working with people and is a great communicator and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Be motivated and a self-starter.
• Be a quick learner and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills and being a team player.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with additional programming or scripting languages (i.e. C++, Perl, Java) is desired.
• Experience with embedded development is desired.
• Experience with CI/CD and related tools is desired.
• Experience with Git, Gitlab, Visual Studio Code, Jama, Jira is desired.
• Experience with networking technologies (i.e. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark) is desired.
• Experience with model-based development (i.e. Matlab/Simulink) is a plus.
• Experience in Avionics and Avionics Certification is a plus.
• Experience with Agile, scrum master, project management is a plus.

What We Offer:

• 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!