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October 29, 2026
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Software Engineer I (Onsite)

San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$63K/yr - $120K/yr
Entry Level
RTX’s Collins Aerospace AST Engineering Center seeks a Software Engineer I to help develop integrated sensor and signal-processing systems supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The role develops software in Linux environments using C++ and scripting languages and contributes to project teams.
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Responsibilities

  • Develop object-oriented C++ software solutions in a Linux environment
  • Put your understanding of the software development lifecycle to use
  • Write Python, MATLAB, and/or similar scripting/programming languages in a Linux software development environment
  • Work independently and in a small team environment

Qualification

Required

  • 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
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
  • Experience and/or knowledge in programming multithreaded systems
  • Experience in software development using C++

Preferred

  • Experience with the Qt software development framework
  • Experience with web development technologies/toolkits such as JavaScript (Node.js, D3.js), PHP, HTML5, CSS, Angular, or Google Web Toolkit (GWT)
  • Experience with digital signal processing and/or communication systems
  • Familiarity with debugging software in embedded computing environments
  • Familiarity with using version control and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices
  • Knowledge of network and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP)

Benefits

  • Relocation eligibility
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for a 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for flexible work schedules.
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for the employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
  • Hired applicants may be eligible for parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
  • 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 are not guaranteed.
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