Senior Software Engineer - V&V (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Vacation 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL seeks a GNSS Software Verification & Validation Engineer to ensure GNSS software meets DO-178C DAL A objectives. You will develop verification plans, write test cases, and conduct unit to system tests to verify requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting certification artifacts, collaborating with navigation algorithm engineers and hardware teams, and using Python scripting, LDRA, MATLAB, and automation tools to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Familiarity with ARINC 429, DO-330, and DO-178C standards.
• Experience with SVN, Jira, Jama; familiar with LDRA, MATLAB, Spirent simulators.
• Hands-on Python scripting; development of test plans and software integration testing of avionics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification plans, procedures, and test cases for GNSS and navigation functions.
• Perform unit, integration, and system level verification based on requirements.
• Use automation, scripting, and GenAI-enhanced tools to improve verification efficiency.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and results per DO-178C DAL A processes.
• Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and formal verification activities.
• Collaborate with navigation algorithm engineers, systems and hardware teams.
• Support certification activities and verification artifacts for airworthiness.

Skills

Python scripting

ARINC 429

DO-178C DAL A

Jira

Jama

SVN

LDRA

MATLAB

Spirent simulators

Test automation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

LDRA

VectorCast

SVN

Job description

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.

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a GNSS Software V&V Engineer with responsibilities in verification and validation of GNSS software requirements, design, and implementation to comply with DO‑178C DAL A objectives. Responsibilities include developing and executing verification plans, procedures, test cases and performing functional, integration, robustness, and performance testing.

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute verification plans, procedures, and test cases for GNSS and navigation functions, and integrity‑monitoring software.
• Perform requirements‑based verification at the unit, integration, and system levels.
• Use automation, scripting, and GenAI‑enhanced tools to streamline and improve verification efficiency.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and results in accordance with DO‑178C DAL A processes.
• Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and formal verification activities
• Collaborate closely with navigation algorithm engineers, systems engineering, and hardware teams to ensure robust end‑to‑end performance.
• Support certification activities, including documentation, audits, and development of verification artifacts required for airworthiness approval.

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
• Working Knowledge of ARINC 429, DO-330 and DO-178C
• Experience using SVN and the Atlassian collaboration tools such as Jira and Jama
• Working knowledge of LDRA, MATLAB and Spirent simulators
• Hands‑on experience in Python scripting
• Proficiency in development of test plans, test procedures and software integration testing of Avionics products
• Experience in Test Automations and Integration.
• Familiarity with test management suites, defect tracking tools, and requirements management platforms.
• Ability to interpret requirements, create test cases, and analyze test results.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of navigation products, especially in GNSS
• Embedded C/C++ software development experience
• Experience in timing, memory, stack usage and structural coverage analysis
• Experienced in software structural coverage analysis using LDRA or VectorCast
• Knowledge of GNSS Simulators and test scenario definitions

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
• 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!

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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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