Associate Director, Embedded Linux Engineer  (Onsite)

RTX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 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. As an Associate Director Software Engineer in this organization, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art Military systems. We develop innovative, cutting-edge solutions that keep our military members safe, connected and informed. Our team has some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry and work with all the most recent technologies in embedded software development. Within Collins Aerospace we work alongside FPGA, hardware, and systems teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into our product portfolio. Examples of these products include sophisticated tactical and datalink software-defined radios that can enable pilots and soldiers to transfer data, voice and imagery over the air.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
Experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems.
Full software development life cycle experience.
Proven ability to lead teams with a variety of skills and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Drive strategic product/technology roadmaps and process improvement initiatives.
Experience with industry cost estimation tools such as SEER-SEM.
Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.
Able to demonstrate communication skills and an ability/desire to work in a team environment, establishing collaborative working relationships with peers and co-workers.
Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic product/technology roadmaps and process improvement initiatives.
Formulate and drive strategic initiatives that improve and evolve our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
Work with systems to drive design approaches and software engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
Act as subject matter expert and independent reviewer for bids, requirement and architecture reviews (RARs), critical design reviews (CDRs), and other program gate and milestone reviews.
Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.

Benefits

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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!