Senior Principal Lead Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Sterling, VA

4d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer professional to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this critical role, you will be part of an innovative team focused on designing and developing software solutions, directly ensuring our customers are prepared for the most vital missions. Many aspects of the job must be accomplished in a lab environment, so this position requires regular onsite presence at our Sterling, VA site. Sign On Bonus Eligible

Requirements

Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe), including backlog management, Agile metrics, and Scrum ceremonies.
Experience utilizing and communicating programmatic Earned Value (EV) and experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CORE Simulation (CORESIM) Architecture.
Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.
Experience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical leader for simulation software team, aligning efforts across engineering teams to ensure completion of capabilities within project lifecycle.
Coordinate with Systems Engineers to develop, mature and update software requirements.
Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies and ensure seamless program execution.
Support risk and opportunity management, schedule adherence, and cost control to meet program deliverables and financial objectives.
Contribute to the design and development of a Systems/Software architecture for an aircraft Simulator Training System.

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