Software Engineer II - Avionics System Tools (AST) (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

 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 Required At 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 a Software Engineer II to join our Avionics System Tools (AST) team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our team develops and supports software tools, simulation environments, test infrastructure, and DevOps capabilities used across Collins Aerospace avionics programs. These technologies enable engineers to develop airborne software, test avionics systems, integrate flight-deck capabilities, automate software production, and generate/verify avionics configuration data. You will work with software and systems engineers across commercial, business, and military avionics programs while gaining exposure to a broad range of products, technologies, and customers.

Design, develop, test, and support software tools used for avionics development, simulation, integration, verification, and production. Develop software using languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, Java, and Robot Framework based on project needs. Develop and maintain automated test infrastructure supporting continuous integration, software verification, and repeatable engineering workflows. Implement and support DevOps tools and processes that improve automation, efficiency, and consistency across avionics development environments. Develop software requirements, designs, code, test cases, and other engineering artifacts throughout the software lifecycle. Investigate software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement robust solutions with support from experienced technical leads when needed. Participate in peer reviews of requirements, designs, source code, and verification artifacts to ensure software quality and maintainability. Support integration of software tools with desktop, laboratory, virtual, and cloud-based avionics environments. Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, program teams, and internal customers to understand technical needs and deliver effective solutions. Use software configuration management and engineering tools such as Git, Jira, Artifactory, Jama, Grafana, Docker in a cross-platform environment including Linux and Windows. Contribute ideas that improve software architecture, development processes, automated testing, and overall engineering efficiency. Support development and verification activities for unqualified and DO-330 qualified software tools, as applicable.

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