Software Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Ireland is seeking a talented Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain robust software powering our Air Traffic Management systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable web services and implement containerized architectures.

The role requires typically a university degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Java, C++, or Python and experience with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in Ireland without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Proficient experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions powering ATM systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable web services and containerized architectures.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve release reliability and speed.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Angular

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: Ireland Location: IE-CO-CORK-001 ~ Penrose Wharf ~ PENROSE

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.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer II to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions that will power our cutting‑edge Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to build scalable web services, implement containerized architectures, and optimize CI/CD pipelines. If you are passionate about writing clean code and solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Education & Experience Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in Ireland without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
• Programming Languages: proficient experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Containerization: Some experience working on containerized systems and architecture.
• Development: Experience in performing full‑stack web services development.
• Operations: Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills We Value

• Experience working on relational databases.
• Experience working in Angular (or similar).
• Experience working on HTTP/REST APIs.
• Experience with orchestration systems (Kubernetes/Helm charts, Terraform, etc.).
• Experience with publisher/subscriber frameworks (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.).
• Experience with Python‑based web server technologies (Flask, FastAPI).
• Experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with the Qt framework.
• Familiarity with geospatial computation/GIS.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.