Software Engineer II, RCU (Onsite - Security Clearance)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation leave

401(k) plan with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Puerto Rico seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and test embedded software for connectivity products. You will work with FPGA, hardware, systems, and software teams to embed advanced technology across a broad product portfolio.

You will implement in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux, prepare builds for simulations and hardware, and support software releases and qualification activities. On-site position requiring clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree in related field.
• Proficient English communication (verbal and written).
• Familiar with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets (Jira, Subversion/Git, Version Management).
• U.S. citizenship required for access to information under this program/contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test embedded software for connectivity products.
• Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams to embed technology.
• Develop software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux for connectivity products.
• Prepare software builds for simulation, reference platforms and target hardware.
• Create embedded test solutions for hardware qualification activities.
• Participate in software release activities and root-cause investigations.

Skills

English communication

Agile methodologies

Embedded development

Object-oriented design

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Subversion/Git

Bitbucket

Confluence

Coverity

Job description

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

About Collins Aerospace

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 II 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.

What YOU will do:

• Design, develop, integrate and test communications systems for aircrafts that support multiple ways of connecting the aircraft to the ground and the airlines
• Work alongside FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams in order to seamlessly embed advanced technology into wide array of communications product portfolio.
• Conduct design, development, integration, implementation, and testing of our embedded software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux OS for our connectivity products.
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
• Prepare embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities.
• Participate in formal run for score and software release activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations for complex issues seen internally and by the customer.

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).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Embedded Development using object-oriented design
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
• 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 Command line Linux and embedded C/C++.
• Software level debugging experience.
• Knowledge of RF, HF, radio basics
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Coverity.
• Experience with Bash and Python scripting languages

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

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.