Assoc Software Engineer – Simulation

Collins Aerospace; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 57,200 - 108,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Binghamton, NY is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to design and build real-time software for aircraft systems and simulators. The role focuses on C/C++ development, software lifecycle practices, and close collaboration with a skilled engineering team. Onsite work with potential travel up to 25% and eligibility for U.S.

government clearance are required. You will learn aerospace domain knowledge, participate in requirements capture, and contribute to next-generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required.
• Experience with C/C++/C# and real-time software.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Visual Studio and/or Eclipse experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, develop, debug and test real-time software for simulated aircraft systems.
• Assist in developing detailed software specifications and provide time estimates.
• Model systems and perform scientific programming.
• Apply Collins Aerospace processes to product development to improve quality.
• Design, code, integrate, regression test, document software.
• Perform debugging using appropriate tools.
• Contribute to cross-functional integration and verification activities.
• Provide engineering estimates for own tasks.
• Contribute to requirements capture and design for well-defined software.
• Support and enhance existing software products.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Visual Studio

Software life cycle

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Location: US-NY-BINGHAMTON-288 ~ 31 Lewis Rd ~ LEWIS

Date Posted: 2026-07-28

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 seek someone with a keen interest in aviation and technology, who loves to dig in to technical problems and work with a highly skilled team of engineers. You'll learn about aircraft systems and building advanced flight and mission simulators for commercial and military customers in a dynamic environment.

We are currently searching for an Associate Software Engineer to join our team in Binghamton, NY. Employing some of the most talented dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career while helping create and deliver communications, integration and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

This software engineering position is within the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) business area where we develop and build air and ground vehicle, flight and maintenance training simulators for military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from desktop training all the way up to high fidelity weapon systems and full-flight training systems including full visual, motion and simulator interoperability.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, documentation, development, debug and test of real time for simulated Aircraft Systems.
• Assist in development detailed software specifications and provide accurate time estimates for the software development
• System modeling, scientific programming
• Apply knowledge to Product domain, Requirements, Design, Development, Test and Release software processes, tools, methods and coding best practices with primary emphasis on software design and development
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools into product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction
• Design, code, integrate, regression test, test and document
• Perform software debugging using appropriate techniques and tools
• Performs in cross-functional team efforts in integration, verification and validation for products and sub-systems
• Provides engineering estimates for own work on tasks similar to those previously performed
• Contribute to software engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for well-defined software designs
• Support and enhance existing software products as necessary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.
• Experience with developing applications C, C++, C#
• Experience with software engineering concepts and the software development life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, support)
• Visual Studio and/or Eclipse
• Experience with utilizing MS Office Applications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Willing to travel up to 25% of their time

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience with game development using Unreal Engine
• Familiar with Windows/Linux development
• Scripting Languages Knowledge (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Experience with DevSecOps
• Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) design/implementation

Current Product/Project Information

Individual will be part of a project team responsible for designing and developing air and ground vehicle Flight and Maintenance Training Simulators for military and civilian use.

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 illnessinsurance, 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

Role Type

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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