Generative AI Software Developer / Engineer - Aerospace Technologies Development Sandbox (ONSITE)

Date Posted : 2026-01-23

Country :

United States of America

Location :

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

Security Clearance Type :

None / Not Required

Security Clearance Status :

Not Required

This position is for an experiencedSoftware Engineerwitheither work or personal project experienceinArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Generative AI.The position will be part of theApplied Research and Technology (ART) Aerospace TechnologiesTeam designing and developing the next-generation avionics systemsof the future. TheART Aerospace TechnologiesDevelopmentSandboxteamis chartered with defining new disruptive developmental process improvements for theCollins Aerospacebusinesstoenablefaster cycle times, lowertotal lifecyclecost,reducetech debtandenablegreater reusability.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What you will do :

• Develop,designand conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilitiesinGenerative AI forsafety-criticaldevelopment
• Be obsessively passionate, inquisitive, andseekto solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while confidentlyprovidingtechnical guidance, mentoring, and support tomultiplesub-projects
• Youpossessthe following character traits :
• You havea strong senseof ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
• You prioritize positive impact over busy work
• You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
• You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment throughopen accessof information
• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
• You take risks and rapidly iterateto find the best solution to the problem

Qualifications you must have :

What we offer :

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!

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 development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.