Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Communications, Onsite

globalhr; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) with match

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Mission Systems with embedded development experience. The role requires active SECRET clearance and US citizenship, onsite at Fort Wayne, IN.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into software architectures and ensure system certification. You will mentor engineers, support customers, and own software builds in an integrated test environment, contributing to high-performance

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with development tools (Jira, Subversion/Git) and version management.
• Active SECRET clearance is required prior to start date and US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic software team to translate System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns to foster growth and skill development.
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions and troubleshooting issues.
• Partner with team members across domains to maintain software design and ensure certification standards.
• Produce high-quality software builds within an integrated test environment with rigorous testing.

Skills

Embedded development

Development tools (Jira, Git/SVN)

Security clearance (SECRET)

Education

STEM degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Git/Subversion

Virtualization

Microservices/Containers

Ada or Rust familiarity

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.

Collins Aerospace Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer that is passionate about collaborating with high-performance teams to create mission critical solutions supporting Mission Systems. Our Senior Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success. Our senior software engineers utilize a variety of skills on a regular basis including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment, contributing to the definition and translation of System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models for a large-scale program
• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Level Software Engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns, fostering professional growth and skill development
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering 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 optimal performance and reliability through rigorous testing and validation

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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

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 on DevSecOps and CI/CD
• Experience in Graphical User Interfaces with Java React framework, or similar frameworks like Swing or JavaFX
• Knowledge and experience with Data Format Description Language (DFDL)
• Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions

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
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Employee Referral Eligible

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.

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