Systems Engineer II - Military Wing FMS; Onsite

Position: Systems Engineer II - Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)

Systems Engineer II – Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace is seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Engineer II to join our development team for Flight Management Application content for Fixed Wing aircraft within our Military Avionics & Helicopters Flight Management Applications department, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineer will primarily work on our C-130 and E-2D platforms.

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA , United States

Date Posted

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance

None/Not Required

Product Summary

CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions – signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft. Capabilities include FMS, Performance Application, System Manager, Comm, Flight Director, and Flight Controls.

Additional information:  

What You Will Do

• Develop requirements and tests for fixed-wing platforms under the supervision of Flight Management Applications engineering team leadership.
• Design and verify updates to the Flight Management software for C-130 and E-2D avionics.
• Communicate plans and status on assigned stories to your agile team members.
• Coordinate with platform engineering and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.
• Champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through formal training and informal mentoring.

What You Will Learn

• Take a program through the full software development cycle, from contract award to black‑label delivery.
• Deepen expertise in cutting‑edge avionic systems, positioning yourself as a subject matter expert in military software applications.
• Expand impact on the field of avionics, contributing to software solutions that increase operational capabilities of aircraft worldwide.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.
• Familiarity with Python.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Proven experience in design and development of deliverable software, ideally within a production or consumer‑facing environment.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with DO‑178 or similar certification‑based development processes.
• Strong foundation in communication skills and team collaboration.

What We Offer – Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and 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,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons childcare services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• And more.

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial, and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

Onsite

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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