> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4692300-software-engineer-i-cma-p1-1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4692300-software-engineer-i-cma-p1-1). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer I (CMA-P1-1) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $57,200 - $108,800 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Microsoft Visual Studio, Network Architecture, Object-Oriented Software Development, Requirements Management, Sensor Fusion, Serial Communications, Server Administration, Subversion, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Workflow Management Systems, Network Routers, Scripting, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Build Tools, Docker - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IN-FT-WAYNE-150A--1010-Production-Rd--BLDG-150A/Software-Engineer-I--CMA-P1-1-_01888038 ## About the Role 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, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. * Experience with one or more build tools / IDEs (e.g. CMake, make, Visual Studio, VS Code, etc.) * Experience using development workflow tools such as JIRA, Git, Subversion, Docker, and requirements management applications. * Object Oriented programing languages with C++ or Java. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer * Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and techniques, server management is a plus * Experience with containers, virtualization, simulation * HMI / GUI development * Understanding of DoD open systems architecture and protocols (FACE, JCA, HOST, OMS, SOSA) * Background in the following technologies is helpful but not required: * UAS Command and Control Systems * Autonomy Algorithms * Detect and Avoid * Guidance and Navigation * Flight Management Systems * Sensor Fusion / Sensor Systems ## Description The Collaborative Mission Autonomy (CMA) department within Collins Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer to support our Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) and CMA business area. The successful candidate will have a passion for innovation and the drive to develop and mature mission-enabling autonomy capabilities for UAS. In this role you will be responsible for development, integration, and testing of the CMA software and associated hierarchical mission autonomy functionality for coordinated teams of UAS platforms. You will be part of a distributed team composed of professionals from several disciplines (software, systems, hardware, autonomy algorithms, flight controls, etc.). What You Will Do * Deployment and test of software builds to the real system hardware (embedded Linux systems) * Initial integration of hardware and software elements, including troubleshooting networking and system configuration, including various IP-stack protocols, serial communications, RF communications, GPS, Linux, network router and switch management * Systems Integration and debugging experience (bash scripting, Python scripting, debugging using oscilloscopes/volt meters/etc., and so forth) * Integration lab management and network architecture * Support on-site integration at customer and 3rd party facilities * This position may require occasional travel (up to 10%).