Java developer Jobs in Clearwater, FL

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1

Associate Director, Engineering – Software Department Manager – Integrated Platforms (Onsite)

**This position can be based fully onsite in either Richardson, TX, or Largo, FL**

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

Embark on a journey where your expertise in software engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we're not just designing software; we're crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems within a Special Access Program (SAP) and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Software Department Manager, you'll immerse yourself in Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.

Role Overview:

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director to manage a department of software developers dedicated to delivering mature mission-critical platform solutions. The software solutions range in complexity from embedded software to high fidelity integrated mission platform solutions. This position reports to the Director of Software Engineering for Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) and is located onsite in Richardson, TX. Occasional domestic travel may be required. This position requires ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance

What You Will Do:

• Lead a department of multiple Sr. Engineering managers and technical leaders comprising a department of 100+ software engineers, fostering teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvements.

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from bids and proposals to requirements, design, development, integration, testing and validation through coaching and driving performance excellence.

• Ensure the software organization enables programs to meet scope, schedule, and budget through disciplined engineering practices, strong staffing, and effective leadership.

• Establish consistent processes and metrics for software development through collaboration with other software departments and discipline leads.

• Actively engage with software managers and portfolio leaders in the department to manage a comprehensive staffing plan ensuring firm and anticipated demand and supply is accurate including growth in Puerto Rico where appropriate.

• Own software workforce strategy, including demand forecasting accuracy, skill mix, and pipeline development

• Act as a servant leader through mentorship, knowledge transfer, coaching and enabling team success.

• Build and maintain relationships with portfolio leaders, internal and external stakeholders including executive leaders, program managers and operations managers.

• Establish clear operating model alignment between portfolio leaders and functional leadership

• Influence executive decisions on engineering strategic plans through technology innovation and development on the teams.

• Provide operational direction and discipline focused goals driving execution success for execution of > $250M yearly revenue.

• Development for customer and company funded projects including research and development and capital of > $5M yearly supporting multiple customers of various platforms.

• Operate effectively within a matrix engineering organization supporting all Integrated Platforms software efforts, partnering with program leadership on execution while owning talent, discipline excellence, and staffing for software.

• Develop and grow talent of the team through collaborative discussions with engineering managers and growth opportunities for engineers.

• Communicate vision of the software department driving collaborative discussions and improvements as the matrix organization works together in meeting business objectives and developing the engineers.

• Build culture of teamwork through inspiring others, empowering teams, fostering communication and developing a work environment where each team member is empowered to achieve business and personal goals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience leading large software engineering teams through full software development lifecycles.

• Proven experience eliciting customer needs, working with requirements and systems engineering deriving, allocating, and tracing system and subsystem requirements for software applications.

• Advanced proficiency of software concepts and tools used in developing and maintaining metrics, reporting software maturity and performance.

• Knowledge of embedded software, VLF, and communication software including software engineering principles and best practices.

• Understanding and experience with software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral.

• Strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior leadership.

• Experience developing software within a DoD or similarly regulated environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with designing and implementing a large-scale modularized, reusable product base that supports multiple products.

• Software development background in C/C++/C#, Visual Studio, Python, JAVA, Angular, or Matlab Simulink.

• Experience with Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes.

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions.

• Technical risk & opportunity management, interface definition and control.

• Working knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value reporting within a DoD program environment.

• Demonstrated competence in peer review processes, configuration, and change management.

• Experience leading technical teams using collaboration and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.

• Experience or exposure to other related disciplines such as project engineering, human factors, system safety, reliability & maintainability, and cybersecurity.

• Advanced experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams including DevSecOps.

• Experience with parametric bid estimation tools such as SEER including leading and supporting competitive software proposals with BOEs and cost/schedule trade studies.

• Experience developing and integrating multi-threaded embedded software using object oriented languages within a Real-Time Operating System.

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or nuclear command-and-control systems governed by standards such as DO-18C, MIL-STD-498, or equivalent.

• Experience managing software suppliers, subcontractors or distributed development teams.

• Experience using AI third-party applications in software systems.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to make data driven decisions.

• Versatility and adaptability in dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. 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.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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 or not 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 role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.