Software Engineer II - TCMA (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace TCMA team in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, implement, and evaluate software for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, integrating radios and surveillance equipment for military customers in an agile, cross-functional environment.

You will own software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification using C++, Python and related tools; travel up to 5% and collaboration with diverse teams to mature prototypes into

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software architecture, design and development using C, C++, Java, Ada, and Python.
• Experience with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++ and Python within an Agile framework.
• Collaborate with engineers during planning, design and development of military technology.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate early software prototypes and their effectiveness.
• Implement requirements, detailed design, software, integration, and verification per processes.
• Contribute to project schedules and work with teammates to make optimum decisions.
• Learn new technologies and maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Ada

Python

Agile

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

JAMA

Bamboo

Confluence

Job description

Location

Huntsville, AL (open to Cedar Rapids, IA)

Job Summary

Collins Aerospace’s Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Huntsville, Alabama office. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating software solutions for fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft, integrating radios and surveillance equipment for military customers. The engineer will work in an agile, cross‑functional environment and will be responsible for software architecture, design, development, integration, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++ and Python within an Agile framework.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other engineers during planning, design, and development of military technology.
• Work closely with cross‑functional research teams to evaluate the effectiveness of early software prototypes.
• Implement requirements, detailed design, software, integration, and verification in accordance with software development processes.
• Accomplish tasks based on program schedule and collaborate with teammates to make optimal decisions.
• Enjoy learning new technologies, be self‑motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Travel as needed (approximately 5%).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in software architecture, design and development using C, C++, Java, Ada, and Python.
• Experience with Agile development practices.

Preferred Skills

• Successful contribution to collaborative, cross‑domain development environments.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, creative work environment.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and a team player.
• Experience using DOORS, JIRA, JAMA, Bamboo, and Confluence.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional pet, home, and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance; autism benefit program.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, Bright Horizons, child and elder care services, Teladoc medical experts.

EEO Statement

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, 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.