The role
From Rockwell Collins's own posting.
Date Posted:
2026-10-26


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131


Position Role Type:
Onsite


U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.


Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required


Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At 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.
Collins 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.
Want to lead the development of the embedded platforms that power the next generation of advanced avionics systems? The Advanced Processing Architectures Software organization delivers embedded processing solutions used across a wide range of safety‑critical commercial and military avionics applications. Our team develops, verifies, certifies, and sustains advanced processing and graphics capabilities that uphold the highest standards of reliability and performance.
We are seeking an Embedded Platform Software Engineer (P2) to join our team developing foundational software for advanced embedded processing platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of low‑level platform software, including drivers, hardware‑abstraction components, initialization routines, and diagnostic capabilities. You will work closely with more experienced engineers to solve well‑defined technical problems, build increasing independence in development and debugging, and contribute to team goals beyond your own tasks.
This position offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of embedded systems, learn platform‑level development practices, and grow into a key contributor within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Implement and test embedded platform software features with minimal guidance from senior engineers
Solve problems of limited complexity related to drivers, board‑level interactions, platform initialization, or basic diagnostics
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team technical activities
Document your work clearly, including design notes, test results, and integration steps
Communicate task status, risks, and technical questions effectively within the team
Follow established development processes and recommend incremental improvements
Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and support broader project milestones
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Embedded software development practices including drivers, HAL patterns, basic boot flows, and system initialization
How to connect task‑level work to larger project milestones and deliverables
Techniques for debugging hardware/software interactions at the platform level
How to work across disciplines (systems, hardware, verification) within a product development environment
Effective communication, estimation, and engineering planning skills
QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE
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
2+ years of embedded software experience
Theoretical to advanced understanding of embedded systems gained through education and hands‑on development
Experience programming in C or C++ for embedded environments
Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
Understanding of microcontrollers, SoCs, interfaces, or low‑level software fundamentals
Experience working within a structured engineering lifecycle that includes planning, implementation, verification, and delivery
Experience using engineering planning, configuration-management, or work-management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Git, or similar tools
QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER
Experience working with RTOS‑based development (VxWorks, Integrity, or similar)
Familiarity with DO-330, DO-200, DO-178 or other regulated engineering environments
Familiarity with hardware bring‑up, lab tools, or reading schematics/register maps
Prior experience working in Agile development teams
Strong communication and teamwork skills; active listener and effective collaborator
Ability to seek feedback, accept coaching, and incorporate direction from leads and mentors
Ability to estimate and plan assigned tasks with minimal guidance
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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 you can buy 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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: 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.
At 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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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.
The 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 t