Software Engineer II –AI Enabled Tactical Autonomy

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Join our team to develop next-generation AI-enabled autonomy software that powers intelligent, mission-critical systems at the tactical edge. As a Software Engineer II, you'll build intelligent agent behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and machine learning capabilities that enable distributed platforms to collaborate and make autonomous decisions in challenging, communications-constrained (DDIL) environments. You'll work with cutting-edge AI, autonomy, and edge computing technologies, contributing to modeling, simulation, and real-world experimentation to help shape the future of defense and autonomous systems.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one programming language such as C++, Rust, or Go.
• Experience developing or integrating AI/ML applications, including deploying machine learning models in real-time or edge computing environments.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, or software designed to operate in communications-constrained (DDIL) environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or AI-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with autonomy simulation tools, modeling environments, or mission-focused testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, autonomous coordination, or human-machine teaming concepts.
• Experience developing software for defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical applications, including familiarity with government or open mission system standards.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as ROS/ROS2, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), or agent-based autonomy frameworks

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled autonomy software that supports intelligent decision-making and mission execution in distributed, multi-domain environments.
• Design and implement intelligent agent behaviors, machine learning models, and edge-based AI capabilities for tactical systems.
• Build software that enables autonomous platforms to coordinate tasks, share information, and operate effectively in Denied, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments.
• Contribute to cross-platform orchestration and adaptive data solutions that improve collaboration and mission performance across distributed assets.
• Integrate, test, and validate AI and autonomy capabilities using modeling, simulation, and advanced experimentation environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop scalable, secure, and mission-critical software solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional 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, including 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level