Software Engineer II - Avionics Military FMS (Onsite)
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)
This job requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or individual granted refugee/asylee status).
About the Role
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer II for our Military Avionics Flight Management department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You’ll work in an AGILE environment (teams of 6-10) designing and developing flight-management software for military helicopters and aircraft. The role may require occasional overtime and up to 10% domestic/international travel.
Our signature products—CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions—are fielded on thousands of aircraft today, delivering Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Tactical Communication capabilities. Learn more:
- Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS)
- Flight2
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software features for flight-management systems integrated into military aircraft.
- Collaborate with Systems and Software engineers to deliver quality products on time.
- Develop soft skills—leadership, communication, coordination, and proactiveness—in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
You Must Have:
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- 2+ years of experience with C, C++, DOORS, ADA, and/or Python.
- 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
We Prefer:
- Industry experience with the full software lifecycle (design, requirements, integration, test).
- Pilot/avionics experience (e.g., Private Pilot license, aircraft maintenance, DO-178 certification).
- Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance if required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for new hires; generous 401(k) with employer match and separate retirement contribution (including Lifetime Income Strategy).
- Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life, disability, and optional coverages (pet, home/auto, critical illness, ID theft protection, etc.).
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits; Ovia Health (fertility/family planning); adoption assistance; autism benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
- Wellness programs (Healthy You Incentives, Teladoc, Doctor on Demand, Bright Horizons child/elder care).
Relocation assistance may be available.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD, depending on experience, location, and other factors. Eligible employees may also participate in annual short-term/long-term incentive programs.