Senior Software Engineer Node Js Jobs in Marion, IA

Date Posted: 2026-06-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182

Software Engineer – Avionics Software Tools Team (Onsite)

Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person.

Security Clearance Type: None / Not Required

We are seeking a Software Engineer for our Avionics Software Tools Team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The software engineer will join a team of software and systems engineers driving solutions for many avionics teams. The team supports Avionics development teams and simulations across Commercial Business Jets, Air Transport aircraft and Mission Systems aircraft programs. Our tools are used to develop features in avionics products, test avionics systems, and produce Avionics software configuration files for products.

• Work in a team focused on innovation and production of software tools that enable Avionics airborne software development, verification and production.
• Code, test, and provide ongoing support for simulation software and Avionics configuration tools to meet technical and customer requirements.
• Implement DevOps tools and processes in Avionics engineering and apply technologies to automate and streamline avionics software production.
• Develop tools and testing infrastructures that support automated build and continuous integration, and test using a variety of languages including C/C++, Python, Java and Robot Framework.
• Collaborate using software configuration management tools and DevOps tools such as Git, GitMR, Artifactory, Jama, Grafana and Docker in a cross-platform environment including Linux and Windows.

• Experience in Cert DevOps, developing and contributing to new methods, technologies and techniques to automate software testing and verification.
• Integration of virtual Avionics environments on desktop PCs and AWS to enable continuous test and integration for flight deck design, product creation, and customer demonstrations.
• Entry into embedded safety critical software development through developing unqualified and DO‑330 qualified software tools used to test airborne software and produce configuration files.
• Exposure to diverse aircraft types (business jets, commercial aircraft, military aircraft) and broadening skillset.
• Design of next‑generation test rigs incorporating new technologies.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person required – position involves access to ITAR or 600/500‑series EAR information or hardware.
• Previous experience leading small technical projects or processes.
• Experience using one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, C#, Python, Java.
• Linux and Microsoft Windows 11 experience and familiarity with operating and using software on Windows PCs.

• Ability to work in a team and make sound ethical decisions that drive results.
• Ability and aptitude to learn programming languages on the job as technologies evolve.
• Use of formal configuration management tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with automated testing of software, through unit tests, functional testing and/or high-level tests.

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD

• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits (including Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning)
• 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

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.