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Senior Software Engineer - Core Systems & Libraries

Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

1mo ago Closed

$87k - $165k/yr Full time Senior Aerospace Avionics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 21, 2026).

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Core Systems & Libraries, onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, delivering architecture and tooling for avionics with DO-178 certification.

Responsibilities

Architect and design core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements
Provide technical direction across development and verification activities for safety-critical software in DO-178 contexts
Define software requirements, perform decomposition, and establish traceability across complex systems
Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
Create DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
Support certification efforts with engagement from customers and regulatory authorities
Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and lifecycle compliance
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program goals
Willing and able to travel as required, domestic and international up to 10%

Requirements

Education: STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience
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 stakeholder presentations
Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities, such as requirements, verification, or certification artifacts

Technologies

C++
VxWorks
GIT
Subversion
JIRA

Compensation

Salary: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for new hires
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 including pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health for fertility and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You wellness incentives
Doctor on Demand and Teladoc Medical Experts for virtual care and second opinions
Bright Horizons for child and elder care services
And more

What you will learn

Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies shaping avionics and aerospace systems
Develop end-to-end expertise across the full product lifecycle from requirements and design to verification and delivery of safety-critical systems
Deepen understanding of software certification (DO-178) and how top-tier avionics products meet regulatory standards
Learn to design, scale, and sustain software product lines that support multiple platforms and global customers

Onsite

Onsite roles are primarily based at the Cedar Rapids facility, with production and maintenance activities considered essential to product development.

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