Date Posted:

　　2024-01-19

　　Country:

　　United States of America

　　Location:

　　HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

　　Position Role Type:

　　Onsite

　　Have you ever glanced into the cockpit of a plane while you are waiting to board? Seeing all the lights, screens, controls, and other equipment make it look overwhelming! Here at Collins Aerospace, our Strategic Platforms team creates the software and systems designed to pull all those pieces & equipment together into one cohesive system that communicates with internal systems as well as systems on the ground and elsewhere, greatly reducing workload on the user. Our systems and software enable users to quickly obtain the data they need when they need it to make the best decisions for their critical missions.

　　The Strategic Platforms Department is looking for Software Engineers who are interested in experiencing all elements of the communication design process including system-level trades, requirements development, communication system architecture and design, performance assessment, integration and test, verification, validation and support of fielded products. Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.

　　This team is growing and so can you! We are anticipating immense growth in the near future as we diversify and expand to support more product lines & programs. This role will have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and help grow and build the team, influence the culture of the team, and bring the opportunity to grow into a lead role!

　　What YOU will do:

　　YOU will help build up our team of software integrators to diversify and ramp up for future programs on the horizon.

　　YOU will be responsible for System-of-systems integration, troubleshooting and verification testing.

　　YOU will work with client and platform integration and troubleshooting.

　　YOU will be responsible for systems related documentation development & End-user training.

　　YOU will support platform and client OEMs with the integration of Collins-developed hardware.

　　YOU will coordinate with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.

　　YOU will also coordinate and troubleshoot with external teams which will include some off-site travel.

　　What you will learn:

　　You will learn about the protocols used on the networks and buses between systems and subsystems in our avionics solutions.

　　You will learn the key software integration points for multiple Avionics subsystems, including OS configurations, device drivers, network I/O, memory access, and Avionics bus data access.

　　You will learn about avionics architectures through participation in design discussions for new mission features.

　　Education & Experience:

　　Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.Qualifications you must have:

　　The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

　　U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

　　Experience with C/C++ programming languages.

　　Experience with Python scripting.

　　Experience with interface definition and network protocols.

　　Skills we value:

　　Experience with Agile development methodologies.

　　Experience with media set creation.

　　Experience with DO-178 development processes.

　　Earned value management experience.

　　Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

　　Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

　　#reempowerprogram

　　This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

　　Minimum Program Qualifications

　　· Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

　　· Have prior experience in functional area of interest

　　· Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

　　Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

　　WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

　　*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

　　Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

　　Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

　　Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

　　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! 

　　At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

　　Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

　　Employee Referral Eligible

　　The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

　　Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

　　Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

　　This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

　　RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

　　RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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