Systems Engineer II - Military Fixed Wing FMS (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking qualified candidates for an experienced systems engineer II to join our software development team for Military Flight Management. The engineer that fills this role will work primarily on the avionics software for the E-2D platform and other fixed wing platforms. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ready to put your experience to work on something that truly makes an impact? How about developing world-class Avionics platforms that are critical to aircraft flights and missions? Your software will take off and fly (and land). As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a global team that will create high-quality products that meet rigid safety and airworthiness standards for flight. We are looking for talented individuals that love to solve problems and have a desire to grow and gain exposure to new skills. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. Product Summary: CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, System Manager, Comm, Flight Director, and Flight Controls. Please see the following links for more details: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/helicopters/rotary-wing/common-avionics-architecture-system https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/avionics/integrated-cockpit-solutions/flight2 What You Will Do: You will develop, capture, analyze, decompose, and trace System requirements for the addition of new and altered functionality for our fixed winged platforms. You will create test cases and procedures to verify software implantation. You will design requirements, software, and test verification, depending on program need. You will develop innovative design approaches that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and product line objectives. You will collaborate with your agile team members on the overall design process for your projects. You will support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate and release FMS software products. You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features. You will interact with a cross-functional team of (including, but not limited to) Engineers, Engineering leaders, Program Managers, Finance, Quality, and Production. You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring. You will have a willingness to travel (domestic and international <10%). What You Will Learn: You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry. You will experience the full software development life cycle, taking programs from initial bidding activities through requirements to verification to production release. You will learn to manage the collaboration between multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing our customer needs. You will deepen your expertise in cutting-edge avionic systems, positioning you as a subject matter expert in military software applications. You will expand your impact on the field of avionics, contributing to software solutions that increase the operational capabilities of aircraft worldwide. You will learn why people enjoy themselves and feel fulfilled by working in our industry. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Experience with Python scripting. Experience in a systems/software engineering role. Experience developing, decomposing, and deriving requirements. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in developing avionics displays and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS). Experience with DO-178 or similar certification-based development processes. Familiarity with avionics data buses and protocols, including Arinc-429, Arinc-661, and MIL-STD-1553. Experience with embedded real-time software development. AGILE development methodology experience. Experience with different levels of software testing, from unit-level through system integration. Excellent, proactive, communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) Strong foundation in communication skills and team collabration What We Offer: Benefits: 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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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! This role is eligible for relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 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. 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. 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. 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