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Are you ready to take your software engineering career to the next level? Join the Special Test Equipment Group at Collins Aerospace, where innovation and high performance come together to create cutting-edge real-time test and simulation devices that support some of the most advanced technologies in the world. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on ultra high-performance systems for a diverse array of applications, from desktop control simulations and mechanical rigs to facility controls and jet engine systems.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop real-time solutions in C and Python for 64-bit Debian and Ubuntu Linux systems, ensuring high-performance, real-time functionality.

• Develop software drivers for PCIe and VME simulation cards, enhancing test and simulation capabilities.

• Support and develop communication protocols to enable seamless interaction between systems and hardware.

• Create and maintain clear, detailed documentation for all software systems, ensuring clarity for current and future teams.

• Develop and maintain support scripts in Bash, Makefiles, and Expect to automate processes and streamline workflows.

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for GitLab, creating tests and scripts for both bare-metal and virtualized hosts to support continuous integration and deployment.

• Deploy software solutions and provide direct support to both internal and external customers, ensuring systems meet performance and reliability standards.

• Maintain and support the existing code base, ensuring adherence to established design conventions, and enhancing functionality as needed.

• Actively participate in Scrum activities, such as standups and retrospectives, collaborating with your team to improve processes and deliver quality results.

• Manage multiple workstreams across various projects and engagements, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met effectively.

• The role requires 50 on-site presence to handle tasks that need direct in-person interaction.   

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 field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience

• 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

Qualification We Prefer

• Proficiency in C and Python for developing real-time systems and applications.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems, particularly in complex environments.

• A passion for solving complex challenges by working on high-performance systems that power simulations, tests, and real-time applications.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and innovatively to overcome technical obstacles.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple tasks and priorities.

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with real-time Linux environments and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

DEI

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

TopOpps

The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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