Senior Software Engineer (Onsite - Secret Clearance)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace’s Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Mission Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of software solutions to support mission-critical systems and architectures. You will leverage your expertise in software design, simulation, and integration to enable the delivery of high-value capabilities for aerospace and defense applications. 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.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior work experience
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Nice To Haves
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Experience with software modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, STK, or similar).
- Familiarity with software development processes (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD) and tools (e.g., Git, Gitlab, JIRA).
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience developing software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on mission-driven software solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or optimization algorithms for mission applications.
- Experience working with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Previous experience working with government or military customers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex software projects.
- Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement mission-critical software systems, tools, and applications.
- Perform mission analysis and develop software solutions to model, simulate, and evaluate mission scenarios.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define software requirements and architecture for mission systems.
- Implement and optimize algorithms for mission planning, decision support, and system performance analysis.
- Develop and maintain software tools for modeling and simulation of mission environments (e.g., AFSIM, RCADE, C++, Python).
- Perform software integration and testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.
- Support software verification and validation efforts to meet mission objectives and requirements.
- Lead trade studies, technical reviews, and risk assessments for software-focused mission engineering tasks.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in software development and mission engineering.
- Ensure compliance with RTX software engineering processes, cybersecurity standards, and best practices.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
