Sr. Software Engineer -Training Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-05-02

2024-05-02

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HVA34 : Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Software Eng ineer to join our team in Sterling VA within the Simulation and Training Solutions (STS) business area.

STS develops and builds highly realistic simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers. We utilize cutting-edge technology (VR, haptic feedback, gamified scenarios) to deliver highly specialized training for some of the most demanding jobs in aviation.

Devices range in complexity from desktop training all the way up to high-fidelity weapon systems and full flight training systems, including full visual motion and simulator interoperability.

In this position, you will assist in designing, implementing, and testing multi-threaded software applications and their associated user interfaces.

You will work in a fast-paced, modern agile development environment and collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and test to build advanced, mission-focused capabilities and features.

This position requires an active US security clearance. Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment, and this position requires a daily onsite presence.

This position is located onsite at our Sterling, VA site. Eligible for relocation.

What you will do :

Design, develop, integrate, and test software on cross-functional agile teams to deliver solutions within budget, scope, and schedule constraints.

Perform bidding and proposal activities to support the acquisition of new business.

Make and influence decisions which impact cost, schedule, and technical performance at a team level.

Highly motivated full-stack software development focal

Perform multi-threaded software debugging.

Work independently with limited supervision

Provide engineering estimates.

Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis.

Education and experience :

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

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. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation / reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Skills you must have :

Must have previous experience working with C++.

Experience with agile development practices and general software engineering design principles.

Skills we value :

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with Linux and Windows development environments

Candidate exhibits leader-like qualities and has a willingness to share their knowledge and build up their peers.

Experience using Visual Studio and Eclipse

Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies

Experience using Win32 / Win64 APIs and associated Linux API

Experience working with databases; formatting queries, creating tables, particularly with Postgres.

Strong OOP and C++ language skills including STL, Templates

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)

Usage of source code control tools (SVN, GIT, ClearCase, etc.)

Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)

Active DoD Security Clearance (within 24 months)

Usage of source code control tools (SVN, GIT, ClearCase, etc.)

Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)

Agile software development experience

Previous simulation experience

Previous avionic experience

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.

reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.

Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.

Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application.

Have prior experience in functional area of interest.

Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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

And more!

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 85,000 USD - 179,000 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.

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