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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer I (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $57,200.0 - $108,800.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Subversion, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Git, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-182--1100-Cimmie-Ave-Ne--BLDG-182/Software-Engineer-I--Onsite-_01876926 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. * Experience with scripting using Python (or similar) * Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer * Working knowledge of programming languages such as Ada, C++, or C# * Software level debugging experience. * Familiarity with Git or SVN, Jira, Confluence. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience. ## Description Help ensure mission-critical avionics software performs flawlessly in the real world. As a Software Engineer I supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems, you'll play a key role in primarily developing requirements, tests, verification, along with software development and software integration that support aerospace and defense applications. You'll work within a highly collaborative Agile team, helping develop and translate requirements into robust software solutions and test strategies while supporting system integration and verification efforts. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving engineering processes, and working across disciplines to deliver reliable systems, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. * You will help design and define software requirements using DOORs. * You will develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance. * You will verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries. * You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs. * You will present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership. * You will contribute to improving test development processes, tools, and best practices while maintaining compliance with company standards. What You Will Learn * You will gain experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems. * You will deepen your expertise across multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment. * You will strengthen your software engineering skills by supporting software development, verification and integration efforts. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)