Software Engineer II – Embedded Linux – Airborne Information Solutions (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.
• 2+ years of experience as a command line user of Linux, with mid-level skills in embedded C/C++.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python).
• Experience with embedded Linux device drivers.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies.
• Experience deploying and supporting Gitlab CI/CD tooling, pipelines, and automation. solutions in a business/enterprise environment.
• Experience with Linux System Administration and general working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems.
• Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems.
• Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
• Experience using Linux Docker.
• Experience provisioning cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Atlassian Suite knowledge (JIRA and Confluence in particular).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Collins Enterprise Values including Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.
  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.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.
Looking for the next exciting adventure in your software engineering career?
Ready to help some of the largest OEMs in commercial aerospace operate more efficiently?
Ready to dive into the realm of embedded Linux, DevOps, communication networks and connectivity?
If so, you could make a great addition to our Airborne Information Solutions group in Cedar Rapids, IA. We’re looking for a highly motivated team member that will work on a collaborative team developing state-of-the-art embedded Linux software solutions. You will also develop, own, maintain, and enhance our development infrastructure using DevOps methodologies.
Within Collins Aerospace we work alongside FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into our communications product portfolio. Our state-of-the-art embedded software and test solutions support commercial customers such as Airbus and Boeing, US government projects and many more.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software and drivers
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
• Prepare embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities
• Apply industry best practices and capabilities to assist programs with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions.
• Support software tool customization and automation, including deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts to support program needs.
• Assist our team with development and support of build/test pipeline and integration, optimizing for performance and scalability across both cloud and onsite computing environments.

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time positio