Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks of vacation

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN. The role requires collaboration with a dynamic software team to develop mission-critical solutions. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and extensive experience with embedded development and object-oriented design. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, vacation, and a generous 401(k) plan, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and interns.
• Support stakeholders by addressing technical questions.

Skills

Embedded Development

Requirements Analysis

Object-oriented Design

Python

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Overview

Location: HIN02: Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 USA

Date Posted: 2026-01-13

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security clearance: DoD Secret. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Note: This Onsite role in Fort Wayne, IN is eligible for relocation.

Purpose: Collins Aerospace’s Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team is seeking an exceptionally motivated Senior Software Engineer to collaborate with High-Performance Teams to create mission-critical solutions supporting Mission Systems.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment, translating System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models for a large-scale program.
• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Software Engineers, mentoring and guiding junior engineers and interns to foster professional growth.
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and delivering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with team members across domains to maintain and enhance software design and code, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and certification standards.
• Take ownership of producing high-quality software builds within an integrated test environment, ensuring performance and reliability through rigorous testing and validation.

What You Will Learn

• Opportunity to learn and grow knowledge within Cross Domain Solutions and gain niche skills.
• Potential to lead in roles such as Subject Matter Expert, Scrum Master, Product Owner, CAM, and Software Lead.
• Pathways to become a subject matter expert and leader in CDS.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers and orchestrators.
• Knowledge and/or experience with memory-safe applications (Ada or Rust).
• Experience with automated test environments (Python).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD.
• GUI experience with Java React or similar frameworks (Swing/JavaFX).
• Knowledge of Data Format Description Language (DFDL) and experience deploying software to hardware solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional coverages (pet, home, auto, additional life, critical illness, legal, ID protection).
• Parental leave, fertility resources, adoption assistance, and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program with counseling, health programs, and virtual medical resources.
• Onsite or hybrid work arrangements where applicable.

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