Production Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Production Software Engineer to improve software systems for production equipment and provide technical support.

The role demands a University degree, experience with LabView and C++, and U.S. citizenship. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with LabView object-oriented software development is necessary.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement software improvements for production equipment.
• Develop software specifications based on internal product engineering requirements.
• Lead and participate in software code reviews.

Skills

LabView

C++

Python

Software Development

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• The role of a Production Software Engineer is to conceive and implement software improvements and reliability projects for our production equipment as well as provide technical day-to-day support for existing software. This position works with internal customers, trades, and shared services staff in providing technical assistance and expertise in maintaining existing equipment and helping define and implement future production equipment.
• Research, architect, build, test and commission software for production equipment.
• Develop software specifications based on internal product engineering requirements.
• Develop NI LabView software and support legacy test software (C++).
• Develop technical documentation to support all software implementations.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment through ongoing software support and maintenance.
• Lead and/or participate in software code reviews.
• Read and interpret equipment and wiring schematics.
• Gather and review data concerning equipment specifications, and company or customer requirements as required.
• Understand customer specifications to confirm operations according to necessary regulations to ensure production quality.
• Provides operators and technician training to ensure proper equipment use.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience with LabView object-oriented software development.
• Experience with C/C++, Python.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, 3 years of general software and 1 year of LabView development experience OR a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and minimum 7 years of LabView experience.

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 illness insurance, 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.

Salary Range: 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.