Senior Software Engineer - Simulation & Training...

• 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

• Develop high-quality software, which is verifiable, maintainable, and readable

• Perform multi-threaded software debugging and software integration

• Support testing events, including simulation readiness reviews, dry runs, and customer demonstrations.

• Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including software design, test plans, and user guides.

• Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support training events and product installations

In this role, you will become a technical focal for the design, implementation, and testing of complex multi-platform training device software and their associated user interfaces. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter who can learn quickly and can tackle complex problems and lead limited development activities. Candidates with agile development experience and the desire to grow into agile leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply! This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment and require a daily onsite presence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret Security Clearance or higher is required prior to start date.

Skills You Must Have:

• Previous experience working with C++ and multi-threaded C# software applications.

• Experience interfacing with databases.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) highly desired.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Understanding of flight dynamics, aircraft systems, and avionics.

• 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 VS Code

• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies

• Usage of source code control tools (GITLab, SVN, etc.)

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

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, The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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., Collins Aerospace is on the lookout for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Sterling, VA team within the Simulation and Training Solutions (STS) business area. STS develops and builds highly realistic simulators and training systems for military and commercial customers. We utilize cutting-edge technology 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., 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.