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Collins Aerospace

NextGen Software Core Engineer II - (ONSITE)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Date Posted:
2024-04-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented & motivated individual to join the Aircraft Architectures & Systems engineering team in defining, designing, and implementing reusable Software (SW) Core Assets. This growing engineer team is part of the newly created Avionics Advanced Systems & Architectures (ASA) organization.This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Relocation assistance may be available.What YOU will do:

  • You will benchmark software best practices across Collins and Industry to assess for applicability and/or adaptability in Avionics SW Core reusable assets.
  • You will design, develop, and deliver high-quality SW deliverables, potentially including microservices, applications, modules, and common libraries.
  • You will collaborate with Channel and Product Line teams in the integration of SW Core Assets, deliberately and regularly collecting feedback for continuous process improvement.
  • Travel includes both domestic and international: < 10%
What YOU will learn:

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  • You will gain exposure to stakeholders across all the Avionics Channels & Product Lines, including executive leadership.
  • You will gain specialized and general SW Architecture design and development skills to activate the Avionics Product Line vision to be the leading provider of Open Systems & high-integrity aviation solutions.
  • You will gain experience in introducing and measuring the successful impact of new SW Core Assets and novel reuse strategies.
Qualifications YOU must have:

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Ability to collaborate & bring various stakeholders together.
  • Self-motivated with a high sense of responsibility.
  • Comfortable working in a fluid & undefined environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Lead Software Engineer, or similar role, as part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
  • Experience in design, development, and documentation of avionics software products and technologies, up to & including DO-178B DAL A.
  • Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across organizational boundaries.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical subjects concisely at all levels of the organization.
Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.#reempowerprogramThis role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

  • Be on a career break of one or more years at time of application.
  • Have prior experience in the functional area of interest.
  • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.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!
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 64,000 USD - 128,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:

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Client-provided location(s): Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Job ID: Collins-01689013
Employment Type: Full Time