Virtual Reality Software Engineer Jobs in Indiana

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, develops technologies that support critical aerospace and defense missions. We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to deliver innovative software solutions in areas that may include secure communications, mission systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, embedded software, software modernization, DevSecOps, and other advanced aerospace and defense solutions. The position may be located onsite in Cedar Rapids IA, Fort Wayne IN, Richardson TX, or Largo FL.

• Lead software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, modernization, sustainment, and related engineering efforts.
• Develop, implement, and enhance software solutions, technologies, products, systems, processes, standards, and/or capabilities across a variety of mission areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, stakeholders, vendors, and engineering disciplines to define requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver mission‑critical capabilities.
• Apply expert technical knowledge and domain expertise to solve highly complex challenges and deliver innovative software solutions that support customer and business objectives.
• Support the development of scalable, maintainable, reusable, and/or secure software solutions that meet program, customer, and operational requirements.
• Drive system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, test, deployment, and/or operational support activities to ensure high‑quality software performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Influence technical direction, engineering strategies, software architectures, and program outcomes through deep software engineering expertise.
• Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, risks, and program status to audiences ranging from engineering teams to customers and executive leadership.
• Lead significant technical efforts, initiatives, and/or projects while serving as a subject matter expert and technical authority within a discipline.

• Experience developing software applications, systems, or solutions using programming languages such as C/C++, Java, or similar languages.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• Active and transferable Secret or Top Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• Experience developing, integrating, testing, deploying, sustaining, and/or supporting software‑based products, systems, platforms, and/or capabilities.
• Experience with Linux, embedded software, real‑time operating systems, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development methodologies (such as Scrum or SAFe), automated testing frameworks, and related software development environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development practices, software assurance methodologies, requirements analysis and decomposition, systems integration, verification and validation, and related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), UML, SysML, software architecture and design, requirements‑driven development methodologies, and related systems engineering practices.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical, safety‑critical, and/or regulated software development environments (for example, DO‑178 or similar standards).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a 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 purchase, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Autism benefit
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc medical experts and second‑opinion program
• Relocation assistance is available

Salary range: 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD.

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.