Software Engineer II, CDS (Onsite - Security Clearance)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is seeking an Engineer to join the Resilient Connectivity Products team. You will translate system requirements into software specifications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer needs and certification standards.

Onsite, five days a week, in PR. The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets (e.g., Jira, Subversion/Git).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers to translate System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models.
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions and troubleshooting issues.
• Partner with cross-domain teams to maintain software design and code aligned with customer requirements and certification standards.
• Produce high-quality software builds in an integrated test environment with rigorous validation.

Skills

Embedded development

Agile methodologies

Jira

Git/Subversion

English communication

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Subversion

Version control

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 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’s Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) team is looking for an exceptionally motivated Engineer that is passionate about collaborating with High-Performance Teams to create mission critical solutions supporting Mission Systems. Our Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success. They utilize a variety of skills on a regular basis including requirements analysis, synthesis of new and existing architectures that meld commercial and military communication functionality and software engineering development best practices for complex systems where the ability to execute the mission is paramount. 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:

• Collaborate with dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment, contributing to the definition and translation of System Requirements into Software Requirements and UML/SysML models for a large-scale program
• Provide direct support to stakeholders by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction
• Partner with team members across domains to maintain and enhance software design and code, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and certification standards
• Take ownership of producing high-quality software builds within an integrated test environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through rigorous testing and validation

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 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
• Direct involvement and success in Agile methodologies
• 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:

• Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition
• 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 with Graphical User Interfaces
• Experience with databases
• Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions

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!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * Please consider the following role type definition 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.