Software Engineer II

Date Posted:2026-01-15Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance: None/Not RequiredJoin a team that powers the backbone of global aviation communications At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we design and deliver mission-critical systems that connect aircraft, ground stations, and control networks worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-availability, secure, and scalable software solutions that keep the world’s airways safe and connected. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, full life-cycle software development while working alongside talented engineers across multiple disciplines.What YOU will do:You will design, implement, and integrate system and software solutions for mission-critical aviation communication systems.You will develop software supporting air-ground and ground-ground communication, command and control, logging, test tools, and OS/hardware customization.You will lead or contribute to project planning, resource estimation, and execution throughout the full development lifecycle.You will collaborate closely with system engineering, performance, network engineering, and system acceptance teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.You will support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.Qualifications You Must Have: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 fieldExperience working in team-based environments using disciplined development processes.Experience leading software estimation and planning for teams of 3 or more engineers.Qualifications We Prefer:Proficiency in C and Python programming.Knowledge of object-oriented design and Linux-based systems.Experience with network protocols, data communications, and high-availability architectures.Familiarity with implementing secure, hardened solutions for mission-critical systems.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 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  And more Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.