Senior Software Engineer - Simulation & Training (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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 on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Sterling, VA. 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 place to build a rewarding career working on cutting-edge technology for aerospace and defense. 

Our team is looking for self-motivated, confident, and passionate engineers to help us create advanced aircraft simulation and training devices and products. This Senior Software Engineering position is within the Simulation Solutions & Services (SS&S) business area. SS&S develops and builds simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers. 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 (HLA/DIS).

Eligible for relocation.

What YOU will do:

• Develops, codes, tests and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software.

• Works with technical staff to understand and resolve software problems.

• Responds to customer suggestions for improvements/enhancements.

• Supports the understanding of programming technologies available to provide the most efficient means to implement the needed functionality.

• Drives advancement of technical methods.

• Plans for future program requirements to support business needs.

• Drives agile processes and methodologies, including Development, Security and Operations (DEVSECOPS).

• Individual job duties may vary.

Education & Experience:

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

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Must be able to work onsite.

Skills you must have:

• Advanced experience with C/C++

Skills we value:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with employees at all levels in the organization, including ability to coach and review work of lower-level

• Self-starter, able to work autonomously with limited oversight from manager 

• Experience with Configuration Management tools (Git, svn, etc.)

• Experience working with Agile, Kanban, SCRUM, or SAFe development methodologies.

• Familiarity with the concepts of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment and tools (Jenkins, Bamboo)

• Experience with Computer Network Protocols (TCP, UDP) and tools (Wireshark)

• Experience with ARINC standards

• Exposure to real-time, multi-threaded programming

• Advanced knowledge of Integrated Development Environments (IDE) such as Visual Studio or Eclipse

• Advanced knowledge of secure coding practices and tools (A&D STIG, static code analysis, etc.) 

• Experience with C#

• Experience with WPF

• Affinity towards DoD aviation and/or flight simulation industries

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.

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