Senior Software Engineer
Collins Aerospace is looking for several Senior Software Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing and testing industry-leading avionics products. Our team develops Flight Display Application software and is a part of the Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solution. As a key member of the Flight Display Application team, you will be developing and integrating software.
The Collins Aerospace flight deck solution is a continuous evolving set of products which consist of different technologies. This position offers various growth and learning opportunities in an exciting field. Join the Flight Display Application team and make a difference!
This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What You Will Do:
- Develop, test and integrate flight deck application software.
- Be responsible for providing high quality solutions to internal and external customers.
- Be typically involved in the following development phases: Scope Planning, Architecture and Design, System and Software Requirements, Implementation, Integration and Testing/Verification as well as Certification.
- Master the technical aspects of flight deck applications, and you are actively involved in the development aspects.
- Build, deliver, and integrate software and configuration on test fixtures and rigs for various aircraft types and perform various analyses such as footprint testing.
- Support the successful execution of projects throughout the development life cycle (planning, development, and certification).
- Coordinate and communicate with direct team members, technical project managers, systems engineers, and product managers.
- Understand the certification aspects of the flight deck applications to successfully certify the product.
- Understand and follow processes, and you will always be learning and continuously looking for improvements.
What You Will Learn:
- Learn about the Collins Aerospace state-of-the-art flight deck solutions.
- Learn about new industry leading development methodologies, i.e. DevOps, AI/ML assisted development and test automation and a modern tool chain.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- At least three years of hands-on experience as a software engineer in software development with the C and/or C++ programming language is required.
- Knowledge of Python is required.
- Test and Integration experience is required.
The Successful Candidate Will Also Be Expected To:
- Be able to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
- Enjoy working with people and is a great communicator and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Be motivated and a self-starter.
- Be a quick learner and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Be able to handle multiple projects at once.
- Possess excellent communication and presentation skills and being a team player.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with other programming or scripting (i.e. Perl, Java) languages. C++ is strongly desired.
- Experience with networking technologies (i.e. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Wireshark) is desired.
- Experience with model based development (i.e. Matlab/Simulink) is desired.
- Experience in Avionics and Avionics Certification is a plus.
- Experience with Agile, scrum master, project management will be helpful.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 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
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!