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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\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nNot 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.\nDiscover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Advanced System Tools (AST) team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.\nOur team develops and supports software tools, simulation environments, test infrastructure, and DevOps capabilities used across Collins Aerospace avionics programs. These technologies enable engineers to develop airborne software, test avionics systems, integrate flight-deck capabilities, automate software production, and generate and verify avionics configuration data.\nWhat You Will Do\nCollins 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.\nDesign, develop, test, and support software tools used for avionics development, simulation, integration, verification, and production.\nDevelop software using languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, Java, and Robot Framework based on project needs.\nDevelop and maintain automated test infrastructure supporting continuous integration, software verification, and repeatable engineering workflows.\nImplement and support DevOps tools and processes that improve automation, efficiency, and consistency across avionics development environments.\nDevelop software requirements, designs, code, test cases, and other engineering artifacts throughout the software lifecycle.\nInvestigate software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement robust solutions with support from experienced technical leads when needed.\nParticipate in peer reviews of requirements, designs, source code, and verification artifacts to ensure software quality and maintainability.\nSupport integration of software tools with desktop, laboratory, virtual, and cloud-based avionics environments.\nCollaborate with engineers, technical leads, program teams, and internal customers to understand technical needs and deliver effective solutions.\nUse software configuration management and engineering tools such as Git, Jira, Artifactory, Jama, Grafana, Docker in a cross-platform environment including Linux and Windows.\nContribute ideas that improve software architecture, development processes, automated testing, and overall engineering efficiency.\nSupport development and verification activities for unqualified and DO-330 qualified software tools, as applicable.\nThis is an Onsite role based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. \nWhat You Will Learn\nBuild end-to-end experience across software requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, and delivery.\nGain experience developing software tools that support safety-critical avionics products and certification activities.\nDevelop knowledge of DO-330 tool qualification, Cert DevOps, and automation approaches used in avionics software development and verification.\nGain hands-on experience with desktop, Linux, cloud, simulation, and avionics test environments.\nLearn how avionics test stands, system integration facilities, simulation environments, and next-generation development platforms are designed and used.\nWork across business, commercial, and military programs, providing a broad exposure to Collins Aerospace technologies and engineering organizations.\nGrow your technical depth while taking on increasing ownership of software components, engineering problems, and customer needs.\nQualifications You Must Have\nAdvanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) OR a Bachelors Degree with at least 12 months of relevant professional work experience.\nExperience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.\nQualifications We Prefer\nFamiliarity with software debugging, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting of integrated software/hardware environments.\nUse of formal configuration management and software project management tools such as Git, Jira, etc. \nFamiliar with DevOps concepts and CI/CD practices \nTools commonly used in pipelines such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Grafana, Artifactory, Jenkins, etc. \nFamiliarity with DO-178, DO-330, or other regulated software development environments.\nWhat We Offer\nOur 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.\nRelocation Eligibility\nLearn More & Apply Now!\n\nPlease consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.\nOnsite: 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.\nAs 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.\nThe 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. 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