Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Three weeks of vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to join a dynamic team focused on mission-critical solutions. The role involves collaborating on system requirements, providing technical support, and producing high-quality software implementations. Candidates should have a relevant STEM degree and experience in embedded development.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) plans among others.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable SECRET security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system requirements and software development.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within dynamic software teams.
• Provide technical support to SBCDS team.

Skills

Embedded development using object-oriented design

Development tool sets (Jira, Subversion/Git)

Experience with requirements analysis and decomposition

Knowledge of microservices and containers

Experience with automated test environments (Python)

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Python

Job description

Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Date Posted: 2026-06-03

Country: United States of America

Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions. The Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team seeks a Software Engineer to collaborate with high‑performance teams on mission‑critical solutions that support Mission Systems. The engineer will work in an adaptive environment that emphasizes rapid learning, requirements analysis, and the development of complex systems incorporating commercial and military communication functionality.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on System Requirements and Software Development: join a dynamic software team in a cross‑functional environment, contributing to the definition of system requirements and translating them into detailed software requirements, UML/SysML models, and diagrams for a large‑scale program.
• Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: work closely with other software engineers and team members to ensure clear communication and collaboration, fostering a solution‑focused environment across multiple disciplines.
• Provide Technical Support to SBCDS Team: play a key role in providing direct support to the SBCDS team, answering technical questions and resolving issues promptly to keep development on track and maintain system integrity.
• Develop Code to Meet Customer and Certification Standards: collaborate with the team to maintain, enhance, and develop software that aligns with customer requirements and meets certification standards, ensuring both functionality and compliance.
• Software Implementation in Test Environments: take responsibility for producing high‑quality software implementations and integrating them within testing environments, ensuring the code is thoroughly tested and meets all specified requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with embedded development using object‑oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets such as Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management.
• Active and transferable SECRET security clearance required prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with requirements analysis and decomposition.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers, and orchestrators.
• Knowledge and/or experience with memory‑safe applications (Ada or Rust).
• Experience with automated test environments (Python).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD.
• Experience in graphical user interfaces with Java/React or similar frameworks like Swing or JavaFX.
• Knowledge and experience with Data Format Description Language (DFDL).
• Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• 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 virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Employee Referral Eligible

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

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.