Principal Software Modernization Engineer

RTX•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Our Battle Management Software Department is looking for software engineers to support development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for aircraft embedded software applications. The aircraft operating system interfaces with several avionics systems including displays, navigation, and mission planning. This challenging work requires strong problem-solving skills and the desire to learn from and work with world class Engineers. We value your skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience in software requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
Experience developing software in a Windows environment.
Experience developing and testing software using C, C++, C#, Java, or closely related software languages.
Experience with software systems design, integration, and management.
Experience with creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns and the principles behind them.
Experience utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
Experience with Software Configuration Management principles, environments and tools such as GIT.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (MS) preferred in a STEM discipline.
Experience in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python.
Experience in Unix/Linux computing environments.
Experience developing requirements for software products.
Experience working with CASE tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo, or similar UML/SysML modeling tools).
Experience with automated software test tools.
Developing WPF and working with UI architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVC, or MVP.
Familiarity with VB6 / VBA or VB .NET.
Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment using Azure DevOps or equivalent.
Familiarity with DO-178C software development life cycle development and processes.
Able to work closely in a multi-discipline team daily.
Strong Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Use and provide creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
Work closely with other software engineers and systems engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
Support all aspects of a software development life cycle as a member of a multi-disciplined team. This includes supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
Provide technical leadership through mentorship, subject matter expertise, team leadership, and participation in proposal, design, and process improvement.