Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-03-05Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAs a Senior Software Engineer you will work directly within the software development team and alongside system engineers to produce software that interfaces directly or indirectly with avionics hardware to support flight simulation, datalink communication testing, and avionics integration.
What You Will Do:
You will perform the following software development and integration efforts in an avionics environment:
- You will work onsite at our Annapolis, MD facility.
- Design, develop, test, and document software ensuring code quality and user experience
- Perform software engineering work across a variety of domains including communications and connectivity using ground-to-air and ground-to-ground software applications, real-time flight simulation software development, avionics integration software, data analysis, and more
- Perform object-oriented programming in C++ using frameworks such as Qt and CMake
- Perform full-stack web application development using Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, and React
- Participate in established software engineering development principles and agile development methodologies
- Work autonomously to research solutions, generate requirements, design systems, and provide estimates to leadership for work on upcoming projects
- Perform deep debugging of software and hardware issues using the appropriate tools and methodologies
- Conduct code reviews and system design reviews, working closely with systems engineering and technicians to verify software functionality
- Collect and incorporate feedback on software and hardware functionality to ensure customer satisfaction and quality delivery
Must Have Qualifications:
- 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.
- 3 + years of experience in Object-Oriented Programing
- 3 + years’ experience with Python, C++ and CMake
- Prior experience with Linux operating systems (Debian, Ubuntu)
- Prior experience with Git and version control
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the following programming languages: Flask, PostgreSQL, and Javascript
- Experience with virtual machine software such as VirtualBox or VMWare
- Experience with aviation terminology and/or flight simulation experience
- Experience with various interface protocols including UDP, TCP, IP, ARINC-429, RS-232/485
- Experience with virtualization software such as Docker
- Experience with agile development practices
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 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity
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