Linux Simulation Application Developer (Hybrid)

RTX•Rockford, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Engineering organization within Electric Power Systems is seeking a highly motivated Linux Simulation Application Developer to join our Behavioral Simulation team. In this role, you will support the EXpert Electric Power System simulator, a critical tool used across all phases of product development—from early requirements analysis through final validation and verification. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex simulation software, contribute to cutting-edge power systems technology, and collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team.

Requirements

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
Experience developing applications on UNIX/Linux operating systems (Windows experience is also acceptable)
Proficiency in C programming and debugging, with some knowledge of C++
Experience in software application design, maintenance, and support for complex systems

Nice To Haves

4+ years of computer programming experience
Familiarity with embedded flight software build processes and tools such as make
Knowledge of Linux POSIX mechanisms, including IPC and threading
Experience using symbolic debugging tools (e.g., gdb, ddd, dbx)
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, and Linux shell
Aerospace experience, particularly with aircraft systems architecture
Experience in GUI development, Linux system administration, computational numerical methods, TCP/IP networking

Responsibilities

Integrate embedded product code into the simulator architecture
Support integration of the simulator within hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
Maintain and enhance simulation tools, including drawing editors and scripting extensions
Investigate and resolve performance issues within the simulator
Troubleshoot and remediate functional issues (e.g., crashes, build failures, incorrect outputs)
Collaborate with the team to develop estimates and support project planning
Support qualification of simulator components for formal product verification
Create and maintain technical documentation
Provide support to users and evaluate ad hoc requests for potential improvements

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
And more!