Software Engineer I, Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 | Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance is mandatory.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software solutions. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with experts across hardware, systems, and FPGA engineering while tackling complex challenges in aerospace and defense. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools and languages like Rust, C++, and Python, and contribute to mission-critical projects in cryptography, networking protocols, embedded devices, DevSecOps, and command & control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software solutions for innovative aerospace and defense products.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers.
• Solve complex problems in domains such as cryptography, waveform & networking protocols, and command & control.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to implement and verify software solutions while meeting project milestones.
• Expand technical expertise in embedded environments and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with C or C++.
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance (active clearance preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in software development best practices.
• Experience with cryptography and software security.
• Familiarity with the Rust programming language.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution (including Lifetime Income Strategy option).
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual healthcare options: Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).

Relocation assistance eligible.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $57,200 – $108,800 USD. The final offer considers factors such as experience, location, education, and key skills.