Software Engineer II (Onsite)

Onsite position in West Valley City, UT (Salt Lake City area). U.S. citizenship required; must hold or be able to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

About the role

Collins Aerospace’s Applied Signal Technology (AST) group delivers trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions — high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications — for U.S. and partner interests. The team emphasizes collaboration, innovation, integrity, and work‑life balance while working closely with service members.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of software — including new work products and enhancements to existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering professionals
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain configuration management of software products

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field (obtained by start date)
• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment (gained through work, research, coursework, or projects)

Preferred qualifications

• Scripting languages (Python, Linux shell, bash)
• Object‑oriented design and development
• Multithreading
• Experience working both in a team and independently
• Qt framework
• User interface development
• Angular web GUI development
• Embedded software design
• Integrating software with hardware
• Configuration management tools (e.g., git)
• Build processes (makefiles, CMake)
• Network protocols (TCP/IP)
• Telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards
• Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Benefits

Relocation assistance (if eligible). Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and 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 vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreements. Annual short‑ and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and coverage; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Pay

Salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD (good‑faith estimate covering all experience levels; final offer based on role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Schedule

Onsite role; primary work location is the Salt Lake City, UT facility. Interview steps may require in‑person attendance regardless of role designation.