Senior Software Engineer - Tactical Radios (Onsite)

globalhr; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its TCMA team in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on leading Agile software engineering activities for avionics software on complex programs.

The successful candidate will guide development efforts, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure certification and process compliance while working onsite in Huntsville.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance after day 1 per government requirements.
• Experience in software architecture, design and development using languages such as C, C++, Java, Ada and Python.
• Experience working as Scrum Master or Product Owner in an Agile Software Development environment.
• Engineering Tool experience (JAMA, DOORS, ALM, JIRA, ADA etc.).
• Experience with software development from requirements through verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile software engineering processes within TCMA team.
• Develop and maintain incremental plans to meet milestones.
• Manage team performance against scope, schedule and budget.
• Identify and resolve impediments to productivity.
• Forecast and mitigate risks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Present and support technical discussions internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Promote and improve processes and best practices.
• Coordinate resource needs between program management and engineering leadership.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Ada

Python

Scrum Master

Product Owner

JAMA

DOORS

ALM

JIRA

SDLC

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DO-297

ADA

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-382 ~ 420 Jan Davis Dr ~ DAVIS 382

Position Role Type: Onsite

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 Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: 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 Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team based in Huntsville, Alabama has new opportunities for individuals who want to grow their technical expertise on complex programs and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced avionics business area. Teams are composed of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software-only products. Our team focuses on creating avionics solutions for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the integration of various radios and surveillance equipment for domestic and international military customers.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, highly disciplined in Software Engineering to join our TCMA team in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Agile software engineering processes and activities.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in leading software engineering development tasks within the Agile framework.
• Develop and maintain incremental plans for teams to meet program milestones.
• Responsible for team performance against scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively identify and resolve impediments to enable full productivity.
• Forecast and mitigate risks while harvesting opportunities.
• Present and support technical discussions for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure development team maintains compliance with certification requirements.
• Continually promote and improve upon processes and best practices.
• Coordinate and status resource needs between program management and engineering leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Must have the ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance after day 1. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Experience in software architecture, design and development using languages such as C, C++, Java, Ada and Python.
• Experience working as Scrum Master or Product Owner in an Agile Software Development environment.
• Engineering Tool experience (JAMA, DOORS, ALM, JIRA, ADA etc.).
• Experience with software development from requirements through verification.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Avionics (Communication) helicopters and/or fixed wing experience
• Ada Software Development
• Embedded Software experience
• Mil-Std-1553B bus protocol experience
• Ethernet bus protocol experience (TCP/UDP)
• Military Radio and/or Surveillance (IFF) Knowledge Base
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
• CDU-7000 Flight2 experience
• Leadership Experience
• Ability to successfully contribute in collaborative, cross-domain development environments
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated capability in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative work environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and work well with others

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• 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

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

This role is eligible for relocation.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. 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.

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.

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