Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

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:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Position contingent upon contract award

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) International programs as part of the Software Engineering department at our Fort Wayne, Indiana office site. This is an excellent opportunity to join the fast paced and exciting Raytheon/Collins team. Success in this position will enhance the reach of the AFATDS International family of products throughout the world.

The successful candidate is expected to work in a team environment under the guidance of a team leader to develop implementation of software requirements for various Fire Support Command and Control (C2) software products, including, but not limited to, the development of future capabilities required for advanced battlefield situations and may also serve as a sub‑team lead or Scrum Master, helping coordinate day‑to‑day technical activities, ensuring alignment with sprint goals, and supporting agile development practices.

What You Will Do​

• Implement AFATDS software capabilities for new and/or updated requirements
• Identify, analyze, and remedy bugs in the existing AFATDS software
• Path find future software capabilities involving AI toolsets and algorithms
• Work with a technical mentor utilizing a defined project plan and milestones
• Act as a Scrum Master when needed, facilitating agile processes and effective communication.
• Serve as a sub-team leader by coordinating technical tasks and ensuring program alignment.

What You Will Learn​

• Working in a team environment
• Experience working on disciplined engineering challenges and tasks
• Developing Fire Support C2 software in Ada and Java
• Leading people

​Qualifications You Must Have 

• Experience with one or more build tools / IDEs (e.g. CMake, make, Visual Studio, VS Code, etc.), using development workflow tools such as JIRA, Git, Subversion, Docker, and requirements management applications, Object Oriented programing languages with C++ or Java.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer​

• AI/ML, Data Science and SW Development experience preferred

What We Offer​

• 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.  
• May be eligible for relocation.​
• And more!  

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