Embedded Software Engineer I (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

RTX (Raytheon); Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m切

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX business, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer I in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. You will contribute to design, development, integration and verification within the Military Avionics Flight Management & Controls team. The role combines hands-on work with collaboration across engineers in a hybrid setup.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, strong English communication, and US citizenship. Relocation is not offered; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional English communication (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Support software development lifecycle activities (requirements, design, code, testing).
• Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team to meet program milestones.
• Coordinate with system/software engineers to support Next Gen Flight Management & Controls.
• Travel is possible for this position.

Skills

English communication

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GitLab

SVN

Jira

JAMA

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

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.

About the role

The Global Engineering Center in Puerto Rico is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer I to join our Military Avionics organization. We are in search of a strong, passionate and action-oriented candidate with a collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations. This person will be part of the Flight Management & Controls team. In this role you will be responsible for design, development, integration and verification activities in a hands‑on work environment to address and implement Military Avionics solutions. Here, you'll collaborate with top‑tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What you will do

• Support programs on Software Development Lifecycle activities (Requirements, Design, Code, Testing, etc.).
• Perform in a cross‑functional agile team to deliver Program milestones.
• Work in close coordination with other system/software engineers within the domain to support Next Gen FMS using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Travel is possible for this position, estimating

What you will learn

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Airborne Software development/testing experience.
• RTCA/DO-178 (or similar) certification‑based experience.
• Knowledge in AGILE/Waterfall methods.
• Communication Protocols experience: ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553, etc.
• Programming Language experience: C/C++, Python, Ada 95 etc.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, LynxOS, etc.
• Experience with Tools/Processes: GitLab, SVN, Jira, JAMA, Confluence, DOORS, etc.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.