Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is recruiting Engineers for the AF DCGS HBMAS program in Aurora, CO. The role requires expertise in software development for advanced defense systems. Candidates must have a TS/SCI security clearance and a STEM degree with significant experience.

This position involves collaborating in Agile teams to ensure data integrity and security, including possible travel. Exceptional benefits include medical insurance, generous vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for defense systems.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment.

Skills

Object-oriented software development

Agile development experience

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76, Aurora, CO, USA

Date Posted: 2026-07-02

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship required.

Position Description: Collins Aerospace is seeking Engineers for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. The role involves software development, sustainment of cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, and ensuring data security, integrity and availability on CONUS & OCONUS sites (max 25% travel).

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting‑edge defense systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced software technologies including multi‑tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice design.
• Modern DevSecOps and CI/CD practices.
• Software lifecycle practices for large‑scale defense projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience developing object‑oriented software using Java and related languages.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility prior to start date.
• Typically a STEM degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile development.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) and managed service integration.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contributions including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Parental leave benefits and Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and Teladoc second‑opinion program.
• Possible relocation assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.