Senior Software Engineer
Sterling, VA

Job Description

Date Posted:

2019-07-02-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Sr. Software Engineer

Want to work with some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet? Do you value relationships, commitment, innovation and integrity? Want to be a part of a company that has been named numerous times as America's Best Employer in Aerospace and Defense by Forbes magazine?

Then Rockwell Collins is the place for you. Join our team and build a rewarding career while helping to deliver the most trusted source of aviation and high-integrity solutions in the world.

We are currently searching for a Senior Systems Engineer - Simulation & Training Solutions to join our team in Sterling, VA. A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Rockwell Collins as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It's an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Rockwell Collins.

Job Summary:

The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Vehicle Systems and Communications team seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to work on the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products ranging in complexity from desktop trainers to high fidelity weapon systems for both military and commercial customer. This position provides the opportunity to participate in all facets of the systems development life cycle from requirements analysis to customer acceptance. If you are an intrinsically motivated individual who possesses attention to detail and are searching for a challenging and fast-paced environment with career growth opportunities then come be a part of our team.

Job Responsibilities:

* Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings and milestone reviews


* Interact with customer to define/capture operational concepts and decompose into system requirements


* Provide risk analysis regarding systems development decisions on meeting technical, schedule, and cost baseline requirements


* Modify/create engineering design documentation (ICDs, SDDs, SRS, etc)


* Peer review engineering artifact.


* Provide accurate time estimates for the software development effort


* Design, develop, implement, test, and debug real time software and associated interfaces


* Collaborate with software engineers, testers, hardware engineers, and project management to meet customer commitments within specified budget and schedule


* Develop engineering estimates for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and Bid proposals, using enterprise estimation tools.



Basic Qualifications

* A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM degree.


* 7+ years of experience with full lifecycle software development, including:
* Requirements analysis and derivation


* Preliminary and Critical Design


* Code & Unit Testing


* SW/SW and HW/SW Integration and Troubleshooting


* Usage of Configuration Management tools (Subversion, Git, ClearCase etc.)




* Previous experience with real-time Simulation & Training Systems


* Good organization skills and time management skills, ability to multi task


* Able to communicate effectively with engineering leadership and customers


* Strong teaming skills, including a willingness to act as a mentor to less experienced engineers


* U.S. citizenship


* Active Clearance (within 24 months)



Desired:

* Proficiency in C,C++, Linux


* Previous experience with Simulation Software Development with focus on simulated/virtual radios and/or aircraft systems


* An understanding of various aircraft and simulation interfaces such as ARINC 429, ARINC 661, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553


* Familiarity with embedded systems and programming


* Strong troubleshooting skills, especially within a system of systems


* Strong customer skills (Patience, Attentiveness, clear communication, general knowledge in a variety of systems, time management skills, etc.)


* Familiarity with Earned Value Management concepts


* Previous experience with rehosting source code


* Excellent written and oral communication skills



Clearance:

Active Secret Level Clearance required; Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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