Software Engineer I, RCU (Onsite - Security Clearance)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

And more!

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Software Engineer to join the Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products team at the Aguadilla, PR location. This onsite role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software for radio and communication systems, with guidance from senior engineers. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens and able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Prior STEM degree and familiarity with Agile, Linux, and C++ are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Linux and C++ including debugging and integration.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software for communication systems.
• Test software in an Agile development environment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, system engineers, and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with Collins development processes.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to deliver software solutions.

Skills

Software development

Testing (Agile)

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance with processes

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Linux

C++

Git

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Coverity

Job description

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

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 is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to support the Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization at the GETC Puerto Rico location. This role involves contributing to the engineering development and execution of important programs that enable our RCP product lines.

In this role you will participate in software engineering activities that design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software solutions for various communication systems products.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location and is to be worked Onsite, 5 days a week. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What YOU will do:

• Software Development: Design, develop, and enhance software solutions for communication systems with guidance.
• Testing: Test software in an Agile development environment.
• Collaboration: Work directly with Senior software engineers, system engineers, project engineers, and supporting organizations to ensure successful software project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Collins development processes and standard work requirements.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Educational knowledge and project application on software development using Linux and/or C++, including debugging, integration, and deployment on software platforms.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance after start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge in basic Linux shell scripting, Python or Perl
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C++ or C#
• Software level debugging experience.
• Experience with Database technologies
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Coverity.

What We Offer

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

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.