Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)

at  Collins Aerospace

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in software engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience with C++/Python, Object Oriented Design, Linux, Network Protocols, High Availability and Security.
• Experience in data communication or embedded system software development
• Experience in disciplined development processes in a team environment

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Hybrid
The Senior Software Engineer will help design system and software solutions for our global aviation network. This network consists of ground stations deployed all around the world to provide on-ground and enroute VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 coverage for over 90% of the airline industry. The system is part of a critical infrastructure to support ACARS and ATN in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) messages are exchanged.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will work onsite 3 days a week in our Annapolis, MD office.
• You will perform full life-cycle software development including designing system and software solutions, supporting implementation, integration, acceptance testing and deployment.
• You will support a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure with heavy design focus in redundancy, high availability, and security.
• You will develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, radio interfaces, hardware/OS customization, and remote deployment capabilities.
• You will collaborate closely with system engineering/performance, network engineering, system acceptance and field operation teams.
• You will provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting and operator trainings.
• You will participate in lab/field integration and industry activities with avionics vendors, Satellite Service Providers, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US , Europe and Asia.
• You will utilize a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products.
• You will support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities.