Senior Software Engineer - Java & Linux Systems for Defense

RTX; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Wellness rewards program

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Software Engineer to join the C2BMC JEMINI Program, focusing on missile defense software development in Java. The role emphasizes collaboration within a fast-paced team and advancing systems software for critical defense applications.

The position requires Java/J2EE experience, strong engineering practices, and an active Secret clearance. Preference for Docker/Kubernetes, Spring, and Agile experience, with a STEM degree and 3–5+

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Java and software engineering, particularly Java/J2EE, C, or OO.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering practices, including coding standards, automated testing, build pipelines, and configuration management.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to resolve performance issues and develop solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized expertise across multiple software and systems disciplines, with general knowledge of related areas and customer requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and provide technical support for systems software products, including problem resolution, design, development, testing, and operational integration.
• Develop, modify, and implement operating systems applications based on provided specifications.
• Assist in design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of software programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, establish standards, and enhance system efficiency.
• Design, code, test, and implement tools for operations automation.
• Work on most phases of software systems programming applications with minimal supervision.

Skills

Java/J2EE

OO Programming

Agile

Communication

Secret clearance

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Maven

Git/GitHub

Nexus

Eclipse

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Software Engineer to join the C2BMC JEMINI Program, focusing on missile defense software development in Java. The role emphasizes collaboration within a fast-paced team and advancing systems software for critical defense applications.

The position requires Java/J2EE experience, strong engineering practices, and an active Secret clearance. Preference for Docker/Kubernetes, Spring, and Agile experience, with a STEM degree and 3–5+