Research Engineer, Software Systems

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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 makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative, and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Summary:

The Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology organization seeks candidates with excellent software skills and a passion for aerospace to join the Networks & Embedded Systems Group in Cork, Ireland.

This is a research-focused role to shape future aerospace technologies. As key requirements, we seek:

• innovative thinkers with programming skills across multiple languages;
• experience with agile development methodologies and tooling for CI environments,
• strong aptitude in mathematics, modelling, and numerical analysis
• keen interest in software and technology trends;
• solid understanding of the software life cycle, testing tools and good design principles

Experience with networking technologies and protocols, containerization (e.g. Docker), orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, UI frameworks such as React or exposure to ML platforms and frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch would all be highly regarded.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a growing research agenda for future aerospace systems within the Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology community.
• Participate in R&D activities within an international research community, including technology development within collaborative multi-national research programs.
• Provide competitive advantage for Collins Aerospace business units as part of a multidisciplinary and international team of experts.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Motivated self-starter with a strong enthusiasm to learn and passion for speed and agility.
• Well-organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in international teams.
• Willing to champion and challenge new technical ideas and adapt to new challenges beyond original field of expertise.
• Able to partner with universities, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations to meet organizational objectives within time and budget constraints.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science with significant postgraduate or industry experience