Software Engineer II (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Software Engineer II in Saint Petersburg, Florida, specialized in embedded software development using C++. The role involves working in Agile teams throughout the software development life cycle, covering application development, middleware, and operating systems.

The ideal candidate must have a STEM degree and 2 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in C/C++. A competitive compensation range between $68,900 and $131,100 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ and object-oriented software design.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of embedded software.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented software design

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location

US-FL-ST PETERSBURG-381BD ~ 7401 22nd Ave N ~ BLDG D

Date Posted

2026-06-16

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizenship / Immigration Status

U.S. citizenship required. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date.

Security Clearance

Secret – Current. Ability to obtain interim clearance required prior to start date.

Company

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company (formerly Raytheon).

Job Overview

The BMC2 Capabilities engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineer II for embedded software development, primarily using C++. The role covers all phases of the software development life cycle and involves working on real‑time, middleware, operating system, and supporting tools. Teams use Agile/Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of embedded software, including application, middleware, operating system, and supporting tools; develop new work products or enhance existing applications and systems.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain configuration management of software products.
• Operate in a collaborative SAFe Agile environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with C/C++ and object‑oriented software design.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software in a team‑based Agile/SCRUM, DevSecOps, and test automation environment.
• Experience in prior leadership roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or equivalent.
• Experience working with large, complex software systems and refactoring legacy code.
• Experience writing and debugging real‑time multithreaded software applications.

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 additional coverages (pet, home and auto insurance, life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee assistance plan (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.
• Eligible for relocation.

Salary Range

$68,900 – $131,100 USD (inclusive of all experience levels; compensation considered based on role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Additional Compensation

Eligible for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs, contingent on level and collective‑bargaining agreement status.

Employment Status

This is a U.S.-based role. For candidates in U.S. territories, appropriate pay structure and benefits apply.

Application Window

Open approximately 40 days from posting; may be shortened or extended due to business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 VERA Act.

Security Interview Process

Candidates may be asked to attend selected interview steps in‑person at an office location regardless of role designation.

Onsite Policy

Employees working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, which includes all production and maintenance employees essential to product development.

*The role is not closed; position is still open.