Date Posted:2025-08-05Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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: None/Not RequiredAre 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.  Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for entry level engineers in our Military Avionics &amp; Helicopters Flight Management and Controls department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software only products. Team culture is extremely collaborative and engaged; we value our customer, our products, and our people (that means you). If you want to have fun, do something meaningful, and work with an amazing group of people, this is for you.  Products supported with this role include: CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Flight Director, and Flight Controls. Here’s a couple links to more details:  https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Common-Avionics-Architecture-System.aspx https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Products-and-Services/Defense/Avionics/Integrated-Cockpit-Solutions/Flight2.aspx What You Will Do:<ul><li>You will be part of an Agile scrum team</li><li>You will lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for military avionics flight management Systems</li><li>You will lead an engineering team by organizing tasks, coordinating team efforts, asking questions, communicating status, raising issues, brainstorming ideas, helping others, practicing active listening, and promoting a collaborative environment.</li></ul>What You Will Learn:<ul><li>You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry.</li><li>You will learn all phases of the software product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company software engineering processes to produce high quality products.</li><li>You will learn the artifacts and aspects of product certification required by federal agencies.</li><li>You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships). </li><li>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract </li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>Avionics or software development/testing experience.</li><li>Experience working in an Agile Development Environment.</li><li>Coding experience in Ada, C/C++, or Python.</li><li>Requirement management tools: DOORS or JAMA.</li><li>Atlassian Suite knowledge (JIRA and Confluence in particular).</li><li>Experience with DO-178B/C.</li><li>Experience with configuration control of documentation, test artifacts and environment setups.</li><li>Risk identification and management.</li></ul>What we offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </li><li>Adoption Assistance           </li><li>Autism Benefit  </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program</li><li> And more!  </li></ul>Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.This position is eligible for relocation.Must be a commutable distance to Cedar Rapids, IA to work an onsite schedule.Please consider the following role type definitions 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.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.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.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 55,000 USD - 107,000 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. 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