Platform Software Engineer, Eng II

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. 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. Want to lead the development of the embedded platforms that power the next generation of advanced avionics systems? The Advanced Processing Architectures Software organization delivers embedded processing solutions used across a wide range of safety‑critical commercial and military avionics applications. Our team develops, verifies, certifies, and sustains advanced processing and graphics capabilities that uphold the highest standards of reliability and performance. We are seeking an Embedded Platform Software Engineer (P2) to join our team developing foundational software for advanced embedded processing platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of low‑level platform software, including drivers, hardware‑abstraction components, initialization routines, and diagnostic capabilities. You will work closely with more experienced engineers to solve well‑defined technical problems, build increasing independence in development and debugging, and contribute to team goals beyond your own tasks. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of embedded systems, learn platform‑level development practices, and grow into a key contributor within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team. WHAT YOU WILL DO Implement and test embedded platform software features with minimal guidance from senior engineers Solve problems of limited complexity related to drivers, board‑level interactions, platform initialization, or basic diagnostics Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team technical activities Document your work clearly, including design notes, test results, and integration steps Communicate task status, risks, and technical questions effectively within the team Follow established development processes and recommend incremental improvements Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and support broader project milestones WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Embedded software development practices including drivers, HAL patterns, basic boot flows, and system initialization How to connect task‑level work to larger project milestones and deliverables Techniques for debugging hardware/software interactions at the platform level How to work across disciplines (systems, hardware, verification) within a product development environment Effective communication, estimation, and engineering planning skills 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 2+ years of embedded software experience Theoretical to advanced understanding of embedded systems gained through education and hands‑on development Experience programming in C or C++ for embedded environments Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) Understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, interfaces, or low‑level software fundamentals Experience working within a structured engineering lifecycle that includes planning, implementation, verification, and delivery Experience using engineering planning, configuration-management, or work-management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Git, or similar tools QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER Experience working with RTOS‑based development (VxWorks, Integrity, or similar) Familiarity with DO-330, DO-200, DO-178 or other regulated engineering environments Familiarity with hardware bring‑up, lab tools, or reading schematics/register maps Prior experience working in Agile development teams Strong communication and teamwork skills; active listener and effective collaborator Ability to seek feedback, accept coaching, and incorporate direction from leads and mentors Ability to estimate and plan assigned tasks with minimal guidance What We Offer 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 Eligible for relocation assistance And more! Learn More & Apply Now!​ 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. *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. 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms