Jobs at Collins Aerospace

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Collins Aerospace, part of Raytheon Technologies, is a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. The company designs and manufactures advanced avionics, flight‑control systems, satellite communications, and integrated aircraft electronics that power military, commercial, and space missions.

Recruitment focuses on software engineers, systems engineers, avionics integration specialists, cybersecurity analysts, test engineers, data scientists, and manufacturing process experts. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews that test knowledge of safety‑critical systems, real‑time programming, and industry standards such as DO‑178C and FAA certification.

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Planner/Scheduler Analyst III - Project Controls

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Sep 17, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $102,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Understanding of earned value principles. Relocation for this position is available. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. This position includes a competitive benefits package. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Engineer I / Engineer II - Ground Software Engineer

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Sep 18, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER II: $108,000 - $133,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience developing modeling, planning, or scheduling software in languages such as Java, C++, or Python. Experience with industry-standard ground systems such as ECLIPSE, OS/COMET, OASIS, or COSMOS. Direct Program Charge: 90% Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I: $88,500 - $109,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Additional experience helpful in one or more of the following technologies: Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Senior Analyst - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Sep 18, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Experience using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,500 - $124,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Relocation for this position is available. Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, charge number development, OBS and RAM. Understanding of earned value principles. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Senior Contracts Administrator

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Sep 19, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. CPCM certification desirable. A current, active TS/SCI security clearance preferred. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,500 - $124,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Relocation for this position is available. Experience with cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts. Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

2024 Aerospace Software Undergraduate Engineer Intern

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: El Segundo

Posted Sep 19, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. A few highlights include:Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. As part of this commitment, the Space Workforce 2030 companies have pledged to increase the number of females, diverse employees, and interns with a goal to hire at least 3,000 interns by the summer of 2030. In addition, we develop and test real-time embedded software for CubeSats, drones and other emerging technologies. )Experience with software development processes and tools including compilers, IDEs, software engineering and coding standards.Experience with machine learning and AI developmentFamiliarity with containerization platforms such as DockerExperience with embedded microcontrollers or microprocessorsBasic understanding in developing and/or testing real-time embedded software.Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and ConfluenceTemporary housing assistance is not available.The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. (Min - Mid - Max)$25.00 - $26.00 - $28.00Pay Basis: HourlyWays We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected].

Technical Intern - Electrical Engineering

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Sep 17, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. PCB design tool, specifically schematic capture. Power Circuit Design. Digital Circuit Design. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $20.20 - $28.75 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) FPGA code development. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Relocation for this position is available. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

Engineer Associate - RF/Microwave Design

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Sep 17, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. is preferred. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,500 - $96,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Some exposure to RCS design, prediction, and measurement is preferred. A current, active security clearance is preferred. Some experience with design of antennas and RF components (frequency-selective surfaces (FSS), radomes, power dividers, couplers, transitions, etc.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Exposure to and use of software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Agilent ADS, CST, FEKO, HFSS, and SENTRI is preferred. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Project Management Staff V - RPS

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 19, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. A few highlights include:Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style.Proven ability to build and/or maintain substantive rapport with a diverse range of senior government officials and corporate executives. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. The candidate will develop and execute studies to support analysis, refinement and continuous improvement of mechanisms, processes and assessment criteria required to achieve organizational strategy, vision, and mission elements. Experience leading process improvement efforts to reduce time and cost for generating required deliverables.Must have knowledge with nuclear and radioisotope power systems.Must have demonstrated experience in supporting NASA or other government Program OfficeExperience in leading analysis and continuous improvement of complex organizational, programmatic, and management environments for large acquisition programs.Demonstrated experience with Tableau, or other visualization toolsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, with the ability to export, maintain, and refine data for analysis.Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner.Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans, leading studies, and utilizing internal technology competency organizations. (Min - Mid - Max)$120,000 - $160,000 - $200,000Pay Basis: AnnualWays We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected].

Engineer Senior / Engineer Principal - Program Cloud Architect/Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Sep 17, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER PRINCIPAL: $150,000 - $189,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER SENIOR: $133,500 - $168,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. A current, active TS/SCI CI Polygraph security clearance is required. Cloud administration. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site. Relocation for this position is available.

Software Tools & Integration Section Manager

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: El Segundo

Posted Sep 16, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. A few highlights include:Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. More specifically, this individual will be managing a team providing tool evaluation of Open Source and COTS offerings, analysis of alternatives, prototyping efforts, guidance regarding Agile and DevSecOps processes, and the development or migration of applications targeting cloud infrastructure. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. The extensive use of the latest software stacks and virtualization technologies will be key in supporting these activities.This position is predominately onsite in El Segundo, CA with a hybrid work model that supports some remote work.What You'll Be DoingWork with the Director in establishing Department's objectives and goals and communicate them to staff, management, and interfacing matrix organizationsSupports the overall direction to department's technical programs and ensures department's capabilities are effectively applied to needs of customers programsAssign and coordinate work activities within organization, monitor workload, progress, and schedulesParticipate as part of Software Engineering Subdivision (SES) management team in determining organization's structure and staffingParticipates in budget planning and allocation of resources to meet needs of the department and larger subdivisionSeek and identify new opportunities for the department and coordinate with higher management to prioritize new pursuits consistent with corporate practices, goals, and objectivesHire, mentor, and develop staff in collaboration with leadership and the immediate management chain to guide employee career progressionConduct staff performance reviews and recommend performance improvement goals, career development, salary, and promotion actions; establishes staffing needs and recommends reassignments, training, transfers, and other staff deployments; assists other supervisors in evaluation, mentoring, and assignment of staffEngaging in matrix support planning at the Subdivision level to ensure skills are available to meet customer needsCooperate and frequently communicate with customer, building reciprocal working relationships with diverse associates across Aerospace and customer baseUnderstand the drivers of change and actively contribute to adaptations at the local/team levelBe able to identify roadblocks and modify existing approaches to achieve greater efficiency and effectivityWhat You Need to be SuccessfulMinimum Requirements:BS degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related technical field.8 or more years of industry work experience.Experience in project managementExperience in software development and experience as a technical leadAbility to form and lead technical analysis teams and scope projectsFamiliarity with National Security Space systems, Department of Defense, civil, commercial space systems, or advanced space technologiesProven ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customersTrack record demonstrating the ability to build an environment of teamwork and develop/grow an organization by providing consistent mentoring, coaching, and training opportunitiesOutstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all organizational levelsThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. governmentHow You Can Stand OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field from a recognized institutionFamiliarity in multiple areas associated with National Security Space systems, Department of Defense, civil, commercial space systems, and advanced space technologiesFamiliarity with satellite ground systems, operations, and launchFamiliarity with the software development methodologies and cloud frameworks at the enterprise levelExperience with and understanding of Aerospace and customer business processesExperience working with the Aerospace Engineering matrixProven commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplaceCurrent and active Top Secret/SCI security clearanceWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. (Min - Mid - Max)$126,000 - $141,000 - $156,000Pay Basis: AnnualWays We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Software Engineer I / Software Engineer II - NO CLEARANCE NEEDED TO APPLY

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Dayton, OH

Posted Sep 16, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Scrum, Kanban, SAFE, etc. preferred. Experience with messaging, such as RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, SQS, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache Kaka, etc. Experience with web application frameworks, such as Django, Flask, AngularJS, Node.js, etc. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. Experience with application platform software such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, etc. HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER II: $108,000 - $133,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Experience with databases and data storage technologies including Relational databases, NoSQL databases, columnar databases, key/value stores, etc. Proficiency with one or more software programming languages, such as: C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Scala, etc.

Analyst Senior/Specialist - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

Company: Ball Aerospace

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Sep 20, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SPECIALIST: $111,000 - $154,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ANALYST SENIOR: $91,500 - $124,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, charge number development, OBS and RAM. Relocation for this position is available. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Collins Aerospace?
Collins Aerospace offers a collaborative environment where teams work on high‑impact projects such as next‑generation cockpit displays and satellite payloads. Employees report a culture that values safety, innovation, and continuous learning, with structured mentorship programs and frequent cross‑functional workshops. The company supports work‑life balance through flexible scheduling, remote options for certain roles, and comprehensive wellness benefits.
What types of positions are available?
Open positions span software development, embedded systems, avionics integration, cybersecurity, test and validation, data analysis, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance. Roles include both technical and non‑technical tracks, such as product managers, technical writers, and project coordinators, all aimed at advancing aerospace technology.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase hands‑on experience with real‑time or safety‑critical systems, obtain relevant certifications (e.g., DO‑178C, ISO/IEC 27001), and highlight contributions to open‑source or industry‑specific projects. Tailor your resume to match the job description, quantify achievements, and prepare concise answers to scenario‑based interview questions that demonstrate problem‑solving and teamwork.

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