Senior Software Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions; Onsite

Senior Software Engineer – Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Apply for the Senior Software Engineer – Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite) position at Collins Aerospace
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Location: Marlborough, MA – Building 3, 1001 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA (Onsite).
Date Posted: 2026‑01‑06

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this role; only U.S. citizens may access information under the program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required.

Department: Connected Aviation – Air Traffic Solutions Software Engineering Department (ATS‑SED). We develop and support air‑traffic control systems worldwide, including STARS, NWP, and Auto Trac product lines.

• Make complex fixes and develop significant enhancements in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Product Line software.
• Update SW process documentation and work instructions to meet ATS‑SED’s high‑maturity software engineering standards.
• Participate in agile processes to improve sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and story pointing using the Atlassian tool suite.
• Collaborate with the software team and leadership to support cost and schedule through frequent multi‑level communication with engineering, program management, and external stakeholders.

• Typically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle using C and C++.
• Experience writing scripts in Python.
• Experience in software testing or debugging source code.
• Familiarity with Jira, Jenkins, Clear Case, Git, and/or Bitbucket for configuration management and workflow management.

• Experience developing and debugging C software in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and prior SCRUM team experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with scripting languages and tools such as Bash/Korn Shell and SQL.
• Understanding of relational databases and database schema design (e.g., Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, or SQL Server).

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40;
  Flexible work hours: core hours, modified time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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!

Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (estimate based on experience level). The specific pay will depend on the selected experience, education, and skill set.

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, veteran status, or any other 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.