Software Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Davis, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader providing technologically advanced and intelligent solutions across the aerospace and defense industry. We leverage our extensive capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and deep expertise needed to tackle our customers’ most complex challenges and navigate the demands of a fast-paced global market. We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our team in Sterling VA within the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) business area. Our teams develop and build highly realistic simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers. We deliver highly specialized training for some of the most demanding jobs in aviation. Devices range in complexity from desktop training all the way to high fidelity weapon system and full-flight training systems including full visual motion and simulator interoperability. In this position, you will assist in the design, implementation, and testing of multi-threaded software applications and their associated user interfaces. You will work in a fast-paced, modern agile development environment and collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and test to build advanced, mission-focused capabilities and features. This position requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance.  Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment, and this position requires a daily onsite presence.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Have a good working knowledge of Windows operating system
Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with C#, Windows Presentation Formats (WPF), and .NET technologies
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with Visual Studio and Eclipse
Usage of source code control tools (SVN, GIT, ClearCase, etc.)
Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)
Agile software development experience
A working knowledge of C/C++

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test software on cross-functional agile teams to deliver solutions within budget, scope, and schedule constraints
Highly motivated software developer
Perform software debugging
Work in a collaborative team with general supervision
Provide engineering estimates for own work
Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis
Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support training events and product installations

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.