Software Engineer II - Mission Engineering

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA,  USA
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
** Security Clearance:
** DoD Clearance:
Secret Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Software Engineer with a focus on Mission Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of software solutions that support mission-critical systems and architectures. You will work alongside experienced professionals to design, model, and integrate software tools and applications for aerospace and defense use cases.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of mission-critical software systems, tools, and applications.
* Assist in performing mission analysis and developing software solutions to model and simulate mission scenarios.
* Support multi-disciplinary teams in defining software requirements and architectures for mission systems.
* Implement and test algorithms for mission planning, decision support, and system performance analysis.
* Develop and maintain software tools for modeling and simulation of mission environments (e.g., AFSIM, RCADE, MATLAB, Python, C++).
* Participate in software integration and testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.
* Support software verification and validation efforts to meet mission objectives and requirements.
* Collaborate on technical reviews and trade studies for mission engineering tasks.
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
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* * an Advanced Degree in a related field
* Experience in software development, mission engineering, or a related field.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
* Familiarity with software modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, or similar).
* Knowledge of software development processes (e.g., Agile) and tools (e.g., Git, Gitlab, JIRA).
* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government secret security clearance
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Experience developing software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on mission-driven software solutions.
* Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or optimization algorithms for mission applications.
* Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
* Prior experience working with government or military customers.
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* 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,  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
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