Systems Engineer II - Flight Management Applications

Position Overview

Date Posted: 2025-12-18
Country: United States of America
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA
400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Salary Range: $66,000 USD - $130,000 USD

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

About the Role

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 that fills this role will initially work primarily on our C-130 and E-2D platforms.

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. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, System Manager, Comm, Flight Director, and Flight Controls.

More details available at:

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and tests for fixed winged 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 agile team members
• Coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features
• Champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring

What You Will Learn

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

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity with Python

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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: 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

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Additional Information

Work Environment: This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Onsite work is required.

Interview Process: 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.

Compensation & Benefits Details: 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.

Location: 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.

Application Timeline: 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.

Equal Opportunity 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.