Software Engineer II, RCU (Onsite - Security Clearance)

Collins Aerospace; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Additional benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR is seeking a Software Engineer II to support the Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization. This role focuses on designing, developing, integrating and testing embedded software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux for our connectivity products.

You will prepare software builds for simulation and target hardware, work with FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams, and participate in software release activities and root cause

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree.
• 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, e.g. Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance after start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded development

C/C++

Python

Ada

Agile methodologies

English communication

Object-oriented design

Linux familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Subversion

Git

Bitbucket

Confluence

Coverity

Linux

Bash scripting

Python scripting

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 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.

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:

• 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

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!

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.

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