Junior Software Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-09-09



Country:

Canada



Location:

CA-ON-OTTAWA-030 ~ 30 Edgewater St ~ EDGEWATER



Position Role Type:

Hybrid

 

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Collins Aerospace, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our team in Ottawa, Canada.  

Collins Aerospace is a world leader in wireless communications networking, with products such as high-data-rate HF/VHF/UHF modems and the Self Configuring Relay Network (SCRN) for ad-hoc wireless networks.  Collins Aerospace is developing the next generation of HF radios that support significant throughput improvements and ad-hoc networking features, as well as developing Software Defined Radio networking waveforms for customers around the world.

Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the cornerstone of their careers, helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. Join Collins Aerospace and help shape our future while creating yours.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in specification, design and implementation of software features for radio products and power amplifiers
• Perform hands on testing of Radio Frequency (RF) communication products.
  Participate in the on-going support of applications and products, both in-house and with clients.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen
• Must either hold or be eligible for a Government of Canada Secret Level Security Clearance and Controlled Goods Access.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
   

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Sound skills in C/C++ and real-time embedded computer architectures
• Signals, RF and Systems experience
• DSP and/or waveform implementation experience
• Experience with RF testing equipment: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, and signal generator
• Object Oriented programming skills
• Knowledgeable in the software life cycle including definition, requirement analysis and design, implementation, validation and support
   

Learn More & Apply Now!
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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all Canadian positions require a background check.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.


The salary range for this role is 54,000 CAD - 93,150 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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