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At RTX, the world 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, an RTX business, is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer – Development & Security to support our Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization. This role focuses on secure software development, automation, and continuous improvement in support of critical communication and cyber intelligence programs

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Secure Development: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, high-performing software solutions.
• Automation: Build and refine CI/CD pipelines to automate development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Integration & Testing: Integrate and validate software in an Agile development environment.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure security, quality, and operational practices are consistently applied.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks throughout the software lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to Collins Aerospace development processes, security requirements, and industry best practices.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

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
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in software development with secure coding practices.
• Experience with automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development environments.
• Knowledge of software security principles, risk mitigation, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with embedded software development in C++.
• Proficiency in Linux, scripting (Python, Perl, Shell).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Cloud.
• Experience in cryptographic system design and implementation.
• Exposure to system engineering principles and full software lifecycle execution.
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration in real-time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Coverity.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

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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