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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 RequiredAt 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.\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.\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Advanced System Tools (AST) organization onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.\nThis role combines technical project execution and hands-on engineering. You will help lead the day-to-day execution of the Database Processing Software (DBPS) Tool, working with a team of software engineers to drive and deliver high-quality avionics databases while maintaining alignment across scope, schedule, cost, technical priorities, and certification needs.\nApproximately half of this role will focus on project engineering and execution leadership, while the remaining responsibilities will include hands-on technical contribution to DBPS or other AST projects.\nWhat You Will Do:\nSupport day-to-day technical execution of the DBPS project and help coordinate the activities for a small team of software engineers.\nLead team-level execution cadences, regular standups, work-planning discussions, progress reviews, and follow-up on open actions.\nTrack project progress, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and technical execution; identify issues early and help drive them to resolution.\nWork closely with product management and engineering leader to 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non-technical teams and help drive issues toward resolution.\nDemonstrated ability to organize work, track multiple priorities, and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to teammates or stakeholders.\nFamiliarity with Agile practices and leading or facilitating team execution cadences.\nExperience with project planning concepts including scope, schedule, cost, budget, risk, dependencies, and resource planning.\nExperience with tracking actual performance against planned work.\nSoftware-development experience using one or more languages such as C#, C, C++, Python, or Java.\nExperience developing or reviewing software requirements, designs, test cases, or automated test procedures.\nFamiliarity with software integration, debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.\nExposure to avionics, embedded systems, engineering tools, simulation environments, or safety-critical software development.\nFamiliarity with DO-330, DO-200, DO-178 or other regulated engineering environments.\nExperience supporting software releases, certification activities, or customer/production issues.\nAbility to work independently, recognize when work is becoming blocked, and proactively engage others to maintain progress.\nActive interest in growing into broader technical and project leadership responsibilities.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nWhat We Offer:\nBenefits:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \n And more! \nThis role is eligible for relocation.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nCollins 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).\nOur 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.\nTogether, 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.\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.\nAt 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.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\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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