Senior Software Engineer; ONSITE

Position Overview

Senior Software Engineer role within Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems team. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, deployment and sustainment of software solutions supporting aerospace and defense missions. Eligible locations:
Cedar Rapids, IA;
Fort Wayne, IN;
Richardson, TX;
Largo, FL.

• Develop, implement, and support software solutions across a variety of mission areas.
• Execute software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, modernization, sustainment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers and stakeholders to define requirements and solve technical challenges.
• Support the development of scalable, maintainable, reusable, and secure software solutions.
• Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance or mentorship to less experienced engineers.

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in software development using C/C++, Java, or similar languages, or 5 years with an advanced degree in a STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with Linux, embedded software, real‑time operating systems, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, Agile development methodologies, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development practices, and software assurance methodologies.
• Experience supporting technical domains such as mission systems, communications systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and software modernization.

• Active or transferable Secret or Top Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with system integration, verification and validation, and technical domains relevant to aerospace and defense.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional pet, home and auto insurance and additional coverage options.
• Parental leave benefits and adoption assistance.
• Employee assistance program with counseling.
• Wellness incentives and virtual medical services.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.