Software Engineer II - MANTA (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-10 | Location: El Segundo, CA | Onsite role

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance is required.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Software Engineer II with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS/PNT systems architecture and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter.

Collins Aerospace continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provide enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide, allowing users of our equipment to complete their mission and return home safe.

Responsibilities

• Develop software spanning all phases of the software engineering life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Develop software tools and support field demonstration efforts.
• Provide customer support and mentor other engineers.
• Work on embedded hardware/software applications in a real-time environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products.
• Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team.
• Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition.
• Experience producing documentation required for security certification evaluation.
• Experience with embedded hardware and real-time hardware systems.
• Experience with Eclipse, Jira, and Jama.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Ada, or other high-order languages in an embedded application environment.
• Experience with hardware-centric products and Python test scripting.
• Experience with Agile methodology of development.
• Working knowledge of Communication Systems, Message Handling, Digital Signal Processing, or Kalman Filter Theory.

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,800 - $144,200 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 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 individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.