Software Engineer II- Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)

About the role

The role is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a strong opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, gain exposure to system-level design, and contribute to technologies shaping the future of aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178)
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
• Create DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment
• Experience/exposure supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts)
• We prefer experience with C++ and VxWorks, Linux, and Windows OS, writing High-Level and/or Low-Level Requirements, writing Test Cases and Automated Test Procedures, and experience with Civil Certification DO-178 – DAL A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• A 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
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program