About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer I (Onsite) to support mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems. This is an onsite, full-time role based in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work on requirements, automated test development, software verification, and system integration within an Agile engineering environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Help design and define software requirements using DOORS.
• Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
• Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events for major program deliveries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions that meet customer needs.
• Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
• Contribute to improving test development processes, tools, and best practices while maintaining compliance with company standards.

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What You’ll Learn

• Experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems.
• Exposure to multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment.
• Growth in software engineering skills by supporting development, verification, and system integration activities.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience scripting with Python (or a similar scripting language).
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role (candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. persons as specified by the contract).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Ada, C++, or C#.
• Software-level debugging experience.
• Familiarity with Git or SVN, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience with DOORS or other requirements-management tools.
• Prior experience in avionics or embedded systems is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $57,200 – $108,800 USD per year (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels).
• Competitive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match and contributions; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; wellness programs; and relocation eligibility for select hires.
• Specific benefits depend on business unit and employment terms.

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Work Location & Eligibility

• This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, IA.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program/contract eligibility. Security clearance is not required for this role.
• Applicants residing in U.S. territories: appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• The hiring process may include in-person interview steps at Confidential Client locations as part of a secure hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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