Software Engineer II - APNT (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer II – APNT (Onsite) to help design, develop, test and document real-time embedded navigation software. The role involves full software lifecycle work, tools development, field support, and mentoring other engineers.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree, and must be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance as a U.S. citizen. The position is onsite and located in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of the software engineering life cycle: requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Develop software tools, support field demonstrations, provide customer support, and mentor other engineers.
• Use a variety of development and test tools and build embedded hardware/software applications.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Design

Code development

Integration

Verification

Documentation

Embedded software

Python scripting

C

C++

Ada

Security clearance (DoD)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Eclipse

Jira

Jama

Job description

Software Engineer II – APNT (Onsite) – Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, we develop positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions for military and commercial users. The Software Engineer II will help design, develop, test, and document real‑time embedded navigation software.

What You Will Do:

• Perform all phases of the software engineering life cycle: requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Develop software tools, support field demonstrations, provide customer support, and mentor other engineers.
• Use a variety of development and test tools and build embedded hardware/software applications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance (Secret). U.S. citizenship required.

Characteristics We Prefer:

• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve products.
• Desire to contribute to a results‑oriented product development team.
• Solid understanding of real‑time embedded hardware/software development processes.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• A genuine desire to learn and innovate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software requirements and architectural design.
• Strong writing skills for security‑certification documentation.
• Experience with embedded hardware and real‑time systems.
• Familiarity with Eclipse, Jira, and Jama.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Ada, or other high‑order languages in an embedded environment.
• Python scripting experience.
• Agile development experience; interest in Scrum Master role.
• Knowledge of communication systems, message handling, digital signal processing, or Kalman filter theory.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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, group legal, identity 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 virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical expert second‑opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.
• And more.

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 (USD).

Recipient must be U.S. citizen and eligible for a Secret security clearance. The role is onsite. The position is U.S.-based; pay and benefits will vary for U.S. territories.

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.

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