Date Posted:

2025-09-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC01: UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Operations Optimization and Sustainment team. This role focuses on improving business systems and processes across Collins Aerospace through technical innovation, collaboration, and leadership. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, lead DevOps practices, and contribute to the architecture of analytics platforms and cloud-hosted applications.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate a large, matrixed organization. The ideal candidate is a fast learner who thrives in dynamic environments and can translate complex business requirements into operationally explainable, statistically grounded tools.

 ** This is a hybrid role, candidates must reside within the driving distance of a major Collins facility. **

What YOU will do:

Design, build, and scale analytics platforms and applications:

Custom web applications (Python/Flask/Linux, JavaScript/D3)

Operator assist tools (Python)

Data platform engineering (Python/Airflow/MySQL/Linux)

IoT machine analytics (Kepware/Ignition)

Lead and manage DevOps processes:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Jenkins CI/CD, GitHub, JIRA

Oversee cloud-hosted application deployments and maintenance

Ensure compliance and security aligned with regulatory standards (T1/T3)

Provide technical leadership and mentorship across software initiatives

Review production-bound code via pull requests (Git/GitHub)

Contribute to agile development cycles and architectural design

Build robust testing frameworks for new and existing deployments

Analyze business requirements and deliver functional solutions

Coordinate research and scope management across stakeholders

Navigate complex organizational structures to drive cross-functional results.

Qualifications you Must Have:

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Experience with Python

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Jenkins CI/CD, GitHub, JIRA.

Basic Cloud architect experience.

Building and maintaining DevOps pipelines.

Able to work well in a team environment with other developers

What You Will Learn

How to scale analytics platforms in enterprise environments.

Advanced DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation.

Cloud deployment strategies in AWS and Azure.

IoT integration and machine analytics using Ignition and Kepware.

Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Business systems architecture and regulatory compliance.

Data engineering techniques using Airflow and SQL.

Effective communication and stakeholder management in large organizations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business

Experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments

Familiarity with SAP systems

Agile/Scrum methodology experience

Hands-on experience with Hadoop, Apache Spark, Databricks, Tableau (or equivalents)

Collins Aerospace is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Join us to help solve the toughest challenges in a rapidly evolving world.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:  

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

Adoption Assistance.         

Autism Benefit.

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

 And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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