Senior Software Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

RTX; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

RTX in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop the next generation of aircraft seating software. This onsite role focuses on complex technical problems and delivering innovative software solutions across the full development lifecycle.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, strong C/C++ skills, DO-178 knowledge, and experience with Docker, CI/CD, and Agile practices. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience with software development, testing, and/or integration using C, C++.
• Knowledge of DO-178 is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Contribute across the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration.
• Use strong investigation and troubleshooting to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external.
• Participate in program and customer meetings/reviews.
• Support program leads on technical decisions and problem resolution.
• Provide technical leadership on key tasks or line items.
• Help ensure performance meets technical, cost, schedule, and quality goals.

Skills

C

C++

DO-178 knowledge

Agile methodologies

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Embedded software development

OS-interfacing hardware

Kubernetes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-175 ~ 175 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 175

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. And we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of aircraft seating.

This an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What You Will Do:

• Work on complex technical problems and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Effectively contribute at all phases of the SW development lifecycle, including SW/HW integration
• Utilize strong investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop solutions.
• Work effectively with team across multiple disciplines, internal and external
• Effectively contribute to program and customer meetings/reviews
• Support the program leads as needed regarding technical decision making, problem resolution.
• Perform technical leadership roles for at least one key tasks or line item on programs
• Help to ensure performance to technical, cost, schedule, quality.
• Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
• Experience with software development, test, and/or integration using C, C++.
• Knowledge of DO-178 is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with containerized applications such as Docker.
• Experience with embedded or low-level software development, including OS-adjacent or hardware-interfacing work.
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies

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
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.