Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-03-09-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This position is within the Collins Missions Systems business unit in the Simulation and Training Solutions (STS). STS builds simulation and training systems and products for both military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from desktop trainers to high fidelity weapon system trainers.

In this position, you will be part of a software development team working on a multi-platform training device using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). You can expect to work on many if not all the phases of the software development life cycle. In this role we are looking for an individual who can research, design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain application software while applying a systematic and disciplined quantifiable approach to the construction, analysis, or management of software. Key skills include leadership, cost account management, technical expertise on mission centric software products, critical thinking, time management/organization, and effective communication.  This position requires the ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.  Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment and requires daily onsite presence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Decompose complex system level requirements to user stories and groom/prioritize the team backlog to streamline execution of program priorities

• Draft and organize capabilities and features to support customer delivery schedules, scope, and cost

• Maintain the conceptual and technical integrity of the features for the team by reviewing and validating stories, ensuring they meet the acceptance criteria and definition-of-done

• Assist the team in the design, development, integration, and testing of new capabilities & features

• Drive and influence decisions which impact cost, schedule, and technical performance for the team

• Work with the team to prepare program increment plans and objectives and be the spokesperson for the team at Program Increment Planning Events, PO Syncs, team Demos, and End of Sprint Reviews

• Serve as the teams Cost Account Manager - tracking and reporting Earned Value Management metrics at monthly program reviews

• Proactively manage risks and seek opportunities, communicating them to the Product Manager and Business Owners

• Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer, Product Managers, System Architect, and Value Stream Leaders to contribute to the program vision and roadmaps and setting business value and priority to team backlog

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

• Actively mentor and coach junior engineers

• Job may require travel to customer sites of up to 30% per quarter

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 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

• Experience with software development using object-oriented programming languages

• Experience working as part of a Scrum development team either as a contributor or servant leader roles

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

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

• Must be able to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Design and Programming using C++ or C#

• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Visual Studio or Eclipse 

• Self-starter, able to multi-task and take advantage of opportunities and events to achieve results that meet or exceed expectations. 

• Demonstrate the ability to perform autonomously on tasks with moderate to high complexity 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with employees at all levels in the organization.  

• Usage of Configuration Management tools (SVN, Git, ClearCase, etc.) 

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

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

• Experience with Embedded Hardware and Software Design, Sensor Integration, Software Implementation, data protocols

• Familiarity with the concepts of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment 

• Experience with Computer Network Protocols (Ethernet, TCP, UDP, HTTP) 

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. 

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.

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