Software Engineer

• Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products

Date Posted: 2026-02-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Employment Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: None/Not Required
• Must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment
• Relocation is not offered

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to support the Mission Systems Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization at the GETC Puerto Rico location. This role involves contributing to the engineering development and execution of important programs that enable our RCP product lines. In this role you will participate in software engineering activities that design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software solutions for various communication systems products. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location.

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test communications systems for aircrafts that support multiple ways of connecting the aircraft to the ground and the airlines, which includes enhancing customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintaining ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards
• Work alongside FPGA, hardware, systems and software teams in order to seamlessly embed advanced technology into wide array of communications product portfolio
• Conduct design, development, integration, implementation, and testing of embedded software in C++, C, Ada and Python on Linux OS for connectivity products
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware
• Prepare embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities
• Participate in formal run for score and software release activities
• Participate in root cause investigations for complex issues seen internally and by the customer

What You Will Learn

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; what we do, who we support, and 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

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience completing formal DO178 compliant software run-for-score activities and documentation
• Experience with command line Linux and embedded C/C++
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Software level debugging experience
• Experience with Database technologies
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Coverity
• Experience with Bash and Python scripting languages
• Understanding of Crypto system requirements, design formulation and algorithms

Benefits

• 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!

About Collins Aerospace

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.