Senior Software Engineer, Communication Products (Onsite), HAL31: Huntsville, AL 420 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806-4545 USA, AL, US

Date Posted:

2025-09-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAL31: Huntsville, AL 420 Jan Davis Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806-4545 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

The Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team based in Huntsville, Alabama has a new opportunity for an individual who wants to grow their technical expertise on complex programs and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced avionics business area. Teams are composed of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software-only products. Our team focuses on creating avionics solutions for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the integration of various radios and surveillance equipment for domestic and international military customers. 

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, highly disciplined in Software Engineering to join our TCMA team in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Agile software engineering processes and activities for communication products.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in leading software engineering development tasks within the Agile framework 
• Develop and maintain incremental plans for teams to meet programming milestones 
• Responsible for team performance against scope, schedule, and budget 
• Proactively identify and resolve impediments to enable full productivity 
• Forecast and mitigate risks while harvesting opportunities 
• Present and support technical discussions for both internal and external stakeholders 
• Ensure development team maintains compliance with certification requirements 
• Continually promote and improve upon processes and best practices 
• Coordination and status resource needs between program management and engineering leadership 
• Willingness to travel (domestically and globally ~10%).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• In-depth experience in software architecture, design and development using languages such as C, C++, Ada and Python. 
• Engineering Tool experience (JAMA, DOORS, ALM, JIRA, ADA etc.) 
• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance after day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Avionics Experience 
• Embedded Software experience 
• Mil-Std-1553B bus protocol experience 
• Ethernet bus protocol experience (TCP/UDP) 
• Military Radio and/or Surveillance (IFF) Knowledge Base 
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience 
• CDU-7000 Flight2 experience 
• Leadership Experience 
• Demonstrated leadership of successful software development from requirements through verification 
• Ability to successfully contribute to collaborative, cross-domain development environments 
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Excellent verbal/written communication and teamwork skills 
• Demonstrated capability in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative work environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and work well with others 

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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!  

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

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

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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 or 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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