Senior Software Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to tackle complex software problems across the full development lifecycle, including hw/sw integration. You will lead technical tasks, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and influence architectural decisions in a safety-critical environment.

The role requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience, with DO-178 knowledge and C/C++ expertise.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience with C/C++ and software development lifecycle in safety-critical contexts.
• Knowledge of DO-178 and software/hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex software problems across the full development lifecycle.
• Contribute to SW/HW integration and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Lead technical tasks and participate in program reviews.
• Support technical decision making and problem resolution.
• Help ensure performance, cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Analyze system and software requirements and architecture.

Skills

C/C++

Software development

Technical leadership

DO-178 knowledge

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

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 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
• And more!

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

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.