Principal Software Engineer, AFATDS- Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-03-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road , Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

We are seeking an experienced onsite Principal Software Engineer to work on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) International programs as part of the Software Engineering department at our Fort Wayne, Indiana office site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join the fast paced and exciting Raytheon/Collins team. This is a position with wide reaching responsibilities covering not only Software Engineering efforts, but also coordination with System Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) and Program Management.  Success in this position will enhance the reach of the AFATDS International family of products throughout the world.

The successful candidate is expected to work in a team environment to develop and informally lead teammates to develop implementation of software requirements for various Fire Support Command and Control (C2) software products.  This position is located in Fort Wayne, IN and includes possible travel to various US and International destinations.

What You Will Do: 

• Support the SEIT team in determining the software requirements for Artillery and Fire Support operations.

• Implement new capabilities for AFATDS, developing in Ada and/or Java.

• Coordinate with Program Engineering and Program Management to support presentations and product demonstrations for internal and external customers.

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and document software defects of AFATDS International and Mobile Command and Control (MC2) products.

• Analyze and remediate software defects in AFATDS International and MC2.

• Informally lead a small team (e.g., as Scrum Master) in development iterations of AFATDS/MC2 software.

• Analyze proposal requirements and produce software cost estimates.

• Travel to US and OCONUS locations to support (e.g.) software demonstrations, software integration, and external conferences with end users and peer organizations (expected travel <10% of time).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically, 8+ years of professional experience in the field of engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience with military C2 applications such as AFATDS ,Cannon Fire Control Systems, and/or Rocket/MLRS Fire Control Systems

• Expertise in Ada and/or Java software development in a fire support C2 domain

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science

• Prior understanding of internal workings of AFATDS and/or MC2

• Experience developing software for message exchange following US military-supported standards (e.g., Artillery Systems Cooperation Activity (ASCA), MIL-STD-6017/A/B/C)

• Experience developing software under Agile methodologies

• Experience using Rational Team Concert

• Experience using Git/GitHub/Jira

• Experience troubleshooting software applications to identify operational issues affecting system functions

• An active US SECRET security clearance or higher

• Valid US Passport with at least 6 months remaining before expiration

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 reimbur