Senior Software Engineer, HF (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation for newly hired

401(k) plan with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (8 free couns

And more!

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Resilient Connectivity Products software team within the Mission Systems organization. The role focuses on design, development, integration and verification of embedded software for military communications solutions.

The position is hybrid with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; residency in Puerto Rico is required, and relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Demonstrated experience communicating in English across all organizational levels.
• U.S. citizenship is required for program access.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test aircraft communications systems across ground connectivity.
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams to embed advanced technology.
• Develop embedded software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux for connectivity products.
• Prepare software builds for simulation, reference platforms and target hardware.
• Create embedded test solutions to support hardware qualification.
• Participate in run-for-score and software release activities.
• Contribute to root cause investigations for complex issues.

Skills

English communication

Embedded software development

C/C++

Python

Ada

SQL

JavaScript

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

GitLab

SVN

Bamboo/Panda

Jira

JAMA

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/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.

The Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico is looking to hire an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Resilient Connectivity Products Software team, under the Mission Systems organization. We are in search of a strong, passionate and action-oriented candidate with a collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations.

In this role you will be responsible for the design, development, integration and verification activities in a hands-on work environment to address and implement Military Communications solutions.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Design, develop, integrate and test communications systems for aircrafts that support multiple ways of connecting the aircraft to the ground and the airlines
• Work alongside FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams in order to seamlessly embed advanced technology into wide array of communications product portfolio.
• Conduct design, development, integration, implementation, and testing of our embedded software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux OS for our connectivity products.
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
• Prepare embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities.
• Participate in formal run for score and software release activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations for complex issues seen internally and by the customer.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English across all levels of an organization (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience mentoring junior members within a team
• Experience leading and deploying Program strategies and initiatives
• Knowledge in AGILE and Waterfall methods
• Programming Language experience: C/C++, Python, Ada, SQL, Javascript etc.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, LynxOS, etc.
• Experience with Tools/Processes: GitLab, SVN, Bamboo/Panda, Jira, JAMA, Confluence, DOORS, etc.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Hybrid:

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

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.