Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Mission Systems team. This role is focused on the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of software solutions that are vital for aerospace and defense missions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software development experience, especially in C/C++ or Java, and be able to maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. The position offers robust benefits including medical, dental, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in software development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with embedded software and real‑time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software solutions for aerospace missions.
• Execute software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Linux

DevSecOps

Agile development methodologies

Automated testing frameworks

Cybersecurity principles

Software assurance methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Software Engineer role within Collins Aerospace’s Mission Systems team. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, deployment and sustainment of software solutions supporting aerospace and defense missions. Eligible locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Richardson, TX; Largo, FL.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and support software solutions across a variety of mission areas.
• Execute software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, modernization, sustainment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers and stakeholders to define requirements and solve technical challenges.
• Support the development of scalable, maintainable, reusable, and secure software solutions.
• Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance or mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in software development using C/C++, Java, or similar languages, or 5 years with an advanced degree in a STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with Linux, embedded software, real‑time operating systems, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development methodologies, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development practices, and software assurance methodologies.
• Experience supporting technical domains such as mission systems, communications systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and software modernization.

Preferred

• Active or transferable Secret or Top Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience with system integration, verification and validation, and technical domains relevant to aerospace and defense.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional pet, home and auto insurance and additional coverage options.
• Parental leave benefits and adoption assistance.
• Employee assistance program with counseling.
• Wellness incentives and virtual medical services.

EEO 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 or veteran status.