Senior Software Engineer- Embedded Linux (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for aerospace systems. You will work on an IPT, contributing across the full development lifecycle from requirements to testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver reliable software that meets mission requirements. This onsite role offers relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with embedded Linux, C/C++, and scripting (Bash and Python).
• Experience with embedded Linux device drivers and board bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance an embedded Linux OS ecosystem, including kernel, rootfs, bootloader, drivers, and BSP.
• Contribute to design, coding, testing, delivery and support for embedded Linux software.
• Participate in root cause analysis of hardware-software issues.
• Prepare software builds for simulation, reference platforms, and target hardware.
• Follow Collins Aerospace processes and tools to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for product features.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Shell scripting

Python

Linux

Debugging

Hardware bring-up

Linux kernel/drivers

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Git

SVN

Buildroot

Linux BSPs

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking talented engineers to support critical programs for the U.S. military and allied international partners, helping deliver advanced technologies that safeguard national security and protect against evolving global threats.

Senior Software Engineer

You will play an important role on an Integrated Program Team (IPT), contributing to the design, development, and integration of complex software solutions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. In this highly collaborative and hands-on role, you will contribute across the full development lifecycle, including requirements development, software architecture and design, implementation, verification, laboratory integration, troubleshooting, and system testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, and help deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions that meet demanding performance and mission requirements.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
• Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for product features.

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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Experience as a command line user of Linux
• Proficiency with embedded C/C++
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
• Experience with embedded Linux device drivers
• Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
• Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems
• Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

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
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• paid time off
• holidays
• And more!

This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Employee Referral Eligibl

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.