Software Engineer I, Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave and family planning

Descripción de la vacante

Collins Aerospace, a key player in aerospace and defense, is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, develop, integrate and verify software for embedded systems. You will work closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers in a collaborative, onsite environment.

The role emphasizes learning, growth, and delivering high-quality solutions on milestone-driven projects, with opportunities to expand skills across cryptography, networking protocols, and DevSecOps practices.

Formación

• Experience with working with C, C++
• 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
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Responsabilidades

• Be part of a team developing embedded software solutions for customers' mission
• Face and conquer challenges across complex problem domains
• Develop skills with software tools and languages such as Rust, C++, and Python
• Impact the team by implementing and testing software solutions
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering teams

Conocimientos

C

C++

Rust

Python

Educación

STEM degree

Descripción del empleo

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

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

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

As a Software Engineer on our team, you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded software solutions. We value individuals with a strong desire to learn, grow, and expand their technical capabilities, especially within embedded environments. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment. You should thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology, and enjoy working closely with others to achieve shared goals. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with experts across other disciplines, including hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering.

What You Will Do

• You will be a part of a team that is developing new and innovative products for our customers’ mission.
• You will face and conquer challenges across a wide range of complex and interesting problem domains.
• You will develop your skills with software application tools and languages such as Rust, C ++, and Python.
• You will impact the team positively by demonstrating your ability to implement and test software solutions.
• You will have opportunities to learn about cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, command & control, project engineering

What You Will Learn

• You will gain experience working with an agile team.
• You will gain experience in the full software development lifecycle.
• You can take flight to the next level of your career by becoming a subject matter expert.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with working with C, C++
• 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
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and/or experience with software development
• Cryptography and software security experience
• Some experience with Rust programming language

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, and 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!
• Relocation Eligibility

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 on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
• 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.