Date Posted:
2026-10-06Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182
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: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
We are seeking qualified candidates for an experienced systems engineer II to join our software development team for Military Flight Management. The engineer that fills this role will work primarily on the avionics software for the E-2D platform and other fixed wing platforms. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ready to put your experience to work on something that truly makes an impact? How about developing world-class Avionics platforms that are critical to aircraft flights and missions? Your software will take off and fly (and land). As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a global team that will create high-quality products that meet rigid safety and airworthiness standards for flight.
We are looking for talented individuals that love to solve problems and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.
Product Summary:
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), Performance Application, System Manager, Comm, Flight Director, and Flight Controls. Please see the following links for more details:
What You Will Do:
- You will develop, capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements for the addition of new and altered functionality for our fixed winged platforms.
- You will create test cases and procedures to verify software implantation.
- You will design requirements, software, and test verification, depending on program need.
- You will develop innovative design approaches that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and product line objectives.
- You will collaborate with your agile team members on the overall design process for your projects.
- You will support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate and release FMS software products.
- You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members
- You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.
- You will interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Finance, Quality, and Production.
- You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.
- You will have a willingness to travel (domestic and international
