Senior Software Engineer

At Collins Aerospace, we don't just build technologywe engineer mission success. Our Communication Systems teams design and deliver advanced embedded communication solutions that keep military forces safe, connected, and informedanywhere in the world.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer ready to make an impact. In this role, you'll do more than write code, you'll shape the future of secure communications. From software-defined radios to advanced networking and cryptography, your work will enable pilots and soldiers to share voice, video, and data in real time, when it matters most.

Collaborate with top-tier engineers, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute directly to mission-critical operations. If you're excited by complex challenges and systems that truly matter, we want you on our team.

Join Collins Aerospace Mission Systems and help connect the battlespace of tomorrow

What You Will Do

• Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software and communication products
• Lead small efforts in complex, multi-threaded embedded software in C, C++ and Rust
• Drive project success by collaborating on requirements, implementation, test development, and certification
• Lead initiatives and help organize tasks for team members
• Help make decisions for your team, supporting cost, schedule and technical performance
• Mentor and guide software developers on technical and process challenges

What You Will Learn

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities to develop your skills
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in our area, obtaining hands-on experience with new and innovative technologies
• Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross-functional skillset
• Become a subject matter expert on your projects and programs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience in multiple phases of the software development lifecycle
• 2+ years of experience with embedded software development
• 2+ years of experience in C++ or C

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficient with Linux development environments
• Proficient with Git or other version control systems
• Knowledge of multithreading
• Exposure to networking and communications protocols, for example Link 16 waveform
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Active U.S. Department of Defense Clearance

What We Offer:

• 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missionswhatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.