Principal Software Engineer - Instructor Software (Onsite) ($15k Signing Bonus)

We are currently searching for a Principal 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. 

This 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 system and full-flight training systems including full visual motion and simulator interoperability.

In this position, you will become a technical subject matter expert for the design, implementation, and testing of complex multi-platform training device software and their associated user interfaces.  This position requires a highly skilled individual who can step onto a team and quickly come up to speed on complex systems, who is also comfortable dealing with customers and program leadership.  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 a US security clearance.  Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment and requires a daily onsite presence.

Signing bonuses of up to $10,000 are available for active security clearance holders.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Perform and lead bidding and proposal activities to support the acquisition of new business

• Make and influence decisions which impact cost, schedule, and technical performance at a program level

• Highly motivated full-stack software development focal

• Perform multi-threaded software debugging

• Work independently with limited supervision

• Demonstrate leader-like qualities in your every-day work - Be a positive focal for your team, recognize peers’ accomplishments, and help onboard junior team members.

• Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis

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

Basic qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Must have previous experience working with C#

• Have experience with agile development practices and general software engineering design principles

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• 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 Eclipse

• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies

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

• Experience using Win32/Win64 APIs and associated Linux API

• Experience working with databases; formatting queries, creating tables, particularly with Postgres

• Strong OOP and C++ language skills including STL, Templates

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

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

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

• Active DoD Security Clearance (within 24 months)

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.

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 Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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
• 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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.