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Senior Software Engineer - A2G GPU & Graphics Systems (Onsite)

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Key Responsibilities

Design and implement graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) for embedded aerospace systems running VxWorks. Develop GPU drivers, command pipelines, memory management systems, and rendering flows.

Requirements Summary

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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Software EngineerSoftware Engineering
2026-09-14
United States of America
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131
Onsite

Requirements

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
  • 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

  • Experience implementing OpenGL SC or Vulkan SC on embedded VxWorks platforms.
  • Background in GPU architecture, shader compilers, memory management, or command processors.
  • Experience with BSP bring-up or hardware abstraction layer development.
  • Strong C/C++, static analysis tools, and safe coding practices.
  • Knowledge of aerospace communication buses and safety-critical design.
  • Experience contributing to DO-178 certification activities.

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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

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  • →Design and implement graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) for embedded aerospace systems running VxWorks.
  • →Develop GPU drivers, command pipelines, memory management systems, and rendering flows.
  • →Write and optimize shaders (GLSL, SPIR-V) for deterministic, real-time performance.
  • →Integrate GPU subsystems exclusively into the VxWorks RTOS environment.
  • →Perform hardware/software bring-up, debugging timing issues, startup sequencing, and synchronization problems.
  • →Support DO-178 certification processes, documentation, and traceability.
  • →Collaborate with systems, hardware, and display teams to deliver integrated graphics capabilities.
  • →Communicate risks, progress, and technical decisions clearly to engineering leadership.

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What We Offer

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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
✓Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
✓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!

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Us-Ia-Cedar Rapids
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
September 15, 2026
First seen
October 2, 2026
Last seen
October 3, 2026

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Senior Software Engineer - A2G GPU & Graphics Systems (Onsite)