Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the GPS‑Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. You will own software development activities, drive integration, and contribute to architecture, reliability, and performance on mission‑critical shipboard systems in San Diego, CA.

Sign‑on bonus eligible. Work will be onsite at the San Diego facility with collaboration across systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and test engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience in C, C++, Python, or Java.
• Experience in Linux and Agile development practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and sustainment of core software components for the GPNTS navigation data system.
• Perform advanced debugging and root‑cause analysis of complex issues.
• Architect and optimize automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
• Produce design reviews and technical documentation for interfaces and systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Secure coding

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Location

Onsite: San Diego, CA – 8650 Balboa Ave., SAN ANTONIO BLDG.

Security Clearance

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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret, Status: Active and existing clearance required after day 1.

Salary Range

95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.

Job Summary

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve the GPS‑Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program team. In this role, you will take technical ownership of software development activities, drive integration efforts, and contribute directly to the architecture, reliability, and performance of mission‑critical systems used aboard U.S. Navy surface ships. This role will be onsite located in the San Diego, CA facility. Sign‑on bonus eligible.

What You Will Do

• lead the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of core software components for the GPNTS navigation data system
• perform advanced debugging, root‑cause analysis, and resolution of complex software issues
• architect, implement, and optimize automated testing and CI/CD workflows
• produce high‑quality technical documentation, interface definitions, and design review artifacts
• lead and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and technical decision‑making
• champion secure coding practices and DevSecOps methodologies, helping evolve program‑level workflows
• coordinate closely with systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and test engineering teams to ensure robust integration across the entire shipboard system
• provide technical mentorship, guidance, and code reviews for junior engineers
• support configuration management, audits, major reviews, and external customer engagements

What You Will Learn

• advanced real‑time and distributed system techniques in a mission‑critical defense environment
• how to lead complex software architecture discussions and influence technical direction
• strategies for scaling automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps workflows across large programs
• in‑depth understanding of PNT system performance, sensor integration, and navigation data fusion
• how to collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and customer stakeholders in a high‑visibility environment
• methods for improving software reliability, safety, and maintainability in shipboard operational systems

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional software engineering experience, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience
• Experience in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Python, or Java)
• Experience with software development fundamentals, debugging, and version control systems
• Experience working in Linux environments and with Linux command‑line tools
• Experience participating in Agile development practices
• Experience integrating navigation sensors, timing signals, distributed messaging frameworks, or mission‑critical data fusion
• 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
• We Prefer Experience integrating navigation sensors, timing signals, distributed messaging frameworks, or mission‑critical data fusion
• Professional experience with embedded systems, real‑time software, or networking
• Experience architecting or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms
• Hands‑on experience applying secure coding principles or contributing to DevSecOps workflows
• Experience developing automated test frameworks or infrastructure Linux development experience, including use of Linux‑based build systems, tools, or application development
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools used for engineering collaboration and workflow management
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical efforts
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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
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• May be eligible for Relocation
• And more!

Company Culture & Mission

Mission Systems: Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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.