Senior Software Engineer - Core Systems & Libraries

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the core systems and libraries used in avionics, with a focus on DO-178 certification. This onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, centers on architecting essential software components and the supporting toolchain for safety-critical platforms.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite). Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year. Minimum experience: 3 years. Education: Advanced Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design core software components, libraries, and tooling to meet avionics requirements
• Lead technical direction across development and verification activities for safety-critical software under DO-178
• Specify software requirements, decompose them, and establish traceability across complex systems
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ with object-oriented design
• Prepare DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
• Lead certification efforts, engaging with customers and regulatory authorities
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance throughout the lifecycle
• Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives
• Willing to travel as required (domestic and international, <10%)

Requirements

• A STEM degree with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least three years
• U.S. citizenship required to access information under the program/contract
• Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in aerospace or safety-critical environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution, including customer engagement and presenting to stakeholders
• Hands-on DO-178 software development and certification experience, including requirements, verification, or certification artifacts

Technologies

• C++
• VxWorks
• Git
• Subversion
• JIRA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires
• Generous 401(k) with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Parental leave, birth and adoption benefits
• Ovia Health for fertility and family planning
• Adoption assistance
• Autism benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards
• Doctor on Demand for virtual visits
• Bright Horizons for child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts for second opinions
• And more

What you will learn

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of avionics and aerospace systems
• End-to-end expertise across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design to verification and delivery of safety-critical systems
• Deep understanding of software certification DO-178 and how leading avionics products meet stringent regulatory standards
• Design, scale, and sustain software product lines that support multiple platforms and global customers

Onsite

Onsite roles are primarily based at the Cedar Rapids site, with production and maintenance staff playing essential roles in product development.