Software Engineer I (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$57k - $109k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with software engineers, integration specialists, and test engineers to design, develop, and deliver avionics software.
- Support the development, analysis, and refinement of software requirements and interfaces.
- Contribute to software architecture, interface, design, verification, and testing strategies.
- Create, update, and execute test procedures, test cases, and other verification artifacts.
- Assist with software integration, debugging, defect investigation, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
- Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design documents, and test procedures.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, challenges, questions, and potential solutions to stakeholders.
- Drive assigned tasks to completion while collaborating across systems, software, and test disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM major obtained by the start date.
- Experience with C/C++ and Python.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Preferred experience includes GitLab, C#, Java, Simulink, and/or Perl development.
- Coursework or project experience in software engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls is preferred.
- Exposure to requirements development, verification, or testing is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively on team-based technical projects, including design reviews, troubleshooting, or test execution, is preferred.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
- Potential eligibility for a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position and business unit.
- The application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after the September 8, 2026 posting date, subject to business needs.
- Candidates may be asked to attend selected interview steps in person.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.