Date Posted:
2026-10-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-ANAHEIM-406 ~ 160 N Riverview Dr ~ BLDG 406, Ste 150
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
What You Will Do
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Our team has a need for a Software Engineer who is inspired by a job that challenges them to be proactive, make decisions, and generate ideas that drive product development to greater heights.
Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support. You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of concepts related to standard programming practices, software architecture, and networking.
In this position you will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams. After the proper clearance is obtained, there will be opportunities to work on actual field deployments of the product under development, ensuring proper setup, configuration, and functionality of systems being deployed. Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing to achieve long-range goals and objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Software development experience
- Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment
- Experience with one or more scripting languages, Python, Linux Script, Bash
- Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience working both in a team environment and individually
- Experience with Qt
- Experience with User Interface development
- Experience with Angular web GUI development
- Experience with Multithreading
- Embedded SW Design Experience
- Experience in integrating software with hardware
- Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git
- Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)
- Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP
- Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
- Experience with Network Protocols
- Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Standards
What We Offer
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation, if eligible
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 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 benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
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 a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
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.
