Senior Software Engineer, CDS

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) team, supporting mission-critical development from the Aguadilla, Puerto Rico site. This onsite role, working five days per week, focuses on turning system needs into software requirements and UML/SysML models, then delivering high-quality software builds through integrated test and validation.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, with additional clearance eligibility needed to obtain and maintain the required authorization after the start date.

Role Overview

• Work with a dynamic software team in a cross-functional environment.
• Translate system requirements into software requirements and UML/SysML models for a large-scale program.
• Deliver mission-critical software builds with a focus on performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior and Principal Software Engineers to help drive requirements translation and modeling across program needs.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns, supporting professional growth.
• Support stakeholders by answering technical questions, troubleshooting issues, and proposing solutions to keep execution on track.
• Partner across domains to maintain and enhance software design and code, aligned to customer requirements and certification standards.
• Own the production of high-quality software builds within an integrated test environment, supported by rigorous testing and validation.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with embedded development using object-oriented design.
• Experience with software development tool sets such as Jira and Subversion/Git/version management.
• Experience applying Agile methodologies, including managing cross-team coordination.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance after the start date.

Technologies

• UML/SysML models
• Jira, Subversion, Git
• Python, Ada, Rust, Java
• React, Swing, JavaFX

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers, and orchestrators.
• Knowledge and/or experience with memory-safe applications (Ada or Rust).
• Experience with automated test environments (Python).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD.
• Experience implementing graphical user interfaces using Java React frameworks or similar (Swing or JavaFX).
• Experience integrating and deploying software to hardware solutions.

Security Clearance

• DoD Secret clearance

Work Location and Constraints

• Onsite at the Aguadilla, PR location, 5 days a week.
• You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.
• Relocation is not offered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Employee Scholar Program (ESP) participation
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions