Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux – Foundation Software

Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At Collins Aerospace, we are committed to solving the most complex challenges in aviation—advancing the performance, safety, and intelligence of the airborne systems used across commercial and military platforms. Our Foundation Software organization plays a critical role in delivering the trusted, high‑integrity software layers that power next‑generation avionics systems. We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux to join our Foundation Software team. In this role, you will develop and maintain core embedded Linux components supporting airborne equipment across both commercial and military avionics programs. You will collaborate with engineering teams across multiple global sites and disciplines, working from concept through certification and deployment. This position offers the opportunity to influence system architecture, contribute to new product development, and support a wide range of avionics platforms requiring robust, secure, and mission-ready software foundations. What You Will Do • Design, develop, and enhance customized Linux‑based operating environments, including build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and board support packages (BSPs) for diverse airborne hardware platforms • Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux development activities, including design planning, code implementation, integration, testing, and long‑term sustainment • Lead and support complex hardware–software integration efforts, performing detailed root‑cause analyses to resolve system‑level issues • Prepare software builds for use in simulation environments, reference platforms, and target avionics hardware; ensure alignment with applicable Collins Aerospace engineering processes, safety standards, and development tools • Generate engineering estimates for changes, enhancements, and issue resolutions; contribute to planning and execution within Agile development teams Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract  • Proficient Linux command‑line experience • Previous experience working with embedded C/C++ development skills • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python • Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up and target hardware integration Qualifications We Prefer • Previous experience with developing and maintaining BSPs for embedded systems • Experience with version control systems including Git and SVN • Experience building custom Linux distributions using Buildroot • Background developing software for avionics, aerospace, defense, or other regulated/safety‑critical industries • Contributions to open-source software projects • Experience working in an Agile development environment • Familiarity with the Robot Framework for automated testing • Experience coding in Rust 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    And more!   This role is eligible for relocation. Learn More & Apply Now Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).   Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.   Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.  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