Systems 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 Systems 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 team culture is highly collaborative, customer-focused, and values both technical excellence and soft skills.

This position may require extended working hours beyond a typical 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM schedule or a 40-hour work week.

Product focus: CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions, part of the Collins Integrated Avionics System, deployed on thousands of military aircraft. Capabilities include Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Tactical Communication.

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Responsibilities

• Work within a cross-functional team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems.
• Grow expertise in Systems Engineering and Flight Management Systems.
• Apply soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) in a dynamic environment to deliver quality products to internal and external customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally (less than 10%) as needed.

Requirements

You Must Have:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 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 Systems role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience with Software Lifecycle Development (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 after hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution (including Lifetime Income Strategy option)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning)
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives)
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts)
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons)

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on role level and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.