Sobre esta vaga de Flight Control Software Engineer I (Onsite) na RTX
Date Posted:
2026-09-09Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAre you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
What You Will Do:
Collins Aerospace’s Flight Controls products have been flying and landing airplanes for over 30 years. Our customer base is a who's who of aircraft manufacturers and they demand systems which satisfy the highest levels of criticality at the lowest cost possible. This dichotomy provides a continuous challenge to our engineering team to employ new technology and methods in developing our complex systems. We are looking for an early career Software Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA and contribute to the development of flight control products for the next generation of business, regional, military, and air-transport fixed and rotary wing platforms. Typical FCS functions include, but aren’t limited to flight guidance, autothrottle, autopilot, maintenance, and autoland systems. This position represents a great opportunity to apply your software engineering skills to real-time embedded systems with critical safety requirements.
U.S Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refuge, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Software development tasks for flight control systems include:
Defining and reviewing software requirements, including interface requirements
Implementing control and signal processing algorithms via hand-code and integration of auto-generated code from MATLAB Simulink / Stateflow models into application software
Conducting requirements-based testing of software
Supporting DO-178B/C compliant software certification activities
Prior experience with object-oriented development and embedded software development is desired, as well as familiarity with software requirement and configuration management tools.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++; C)
Experience with object oriented design
Qualifications We Prefer:
Good working knowledge of data structures and how to efficiently use them to solve problems
Experience with agile methodologies
Experience with model-based development in Matlab/Simulink
Experience with or passion for avionics systems
Experience collaborating in a team environment
Experience communicating technical information to management, customers, and engineering team members
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligible
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
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.
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.
The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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 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.
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