Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader providing technologically advanced and intelligent solutions across the aerospace and defense industry. We leverage our extensive  capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and deep expertise needed to tackle our customers’ most complex challenges and navigate the demands of a fast-paced global market.

We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our team in Sterling VA within the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) business area.  

Our teams develop and build highly realistic simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers.  We deliver highly specialized training for some of the most demanding jobs in aviation.  Devices range in complexity from desktop training all the way to high fidelity weapon system and full-flight training systems including full visual motion and simulator interoperability.

In this position, you will assist in the design, implementation, and testing of 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 the ability to obtain a US security clearance.  Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment, and this position requires a daily onsite presence. 

What You Will Do:

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

• Highly motivated software developer 

• Perform software debugging  

• Work in a collaborative team with general supervision 

• Provide engineering estimates for own work 

• Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis 

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

What You Will Learn:

• Hands-on-Experience with a variety of software engineering artifacts

• Collaborate with a dynamic group of engineers from a variety of disciplines

• Real world engineering experience will complement your education

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

• 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 ​

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Have a good working knowledge of Windows operating system

• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies 

• Familiarity with C#, Windows Presentation Formats (WPF), and .NET technologies 

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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Experience with Visual Studio and Eclipse 

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

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

• Agile software development experience 

• A working knowledge of C/C++ 

What We Offer​:

• 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