Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, and they are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Mission Engineering. In this role, you will lead the development of software solutions for mission-critical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement mission-critical software systems, tools, and applications
- Perform mission analysis and develop software solutions to model, simulate, and evaluate mission scenarios
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define software requirements and architecture for mission systems
- Implement and optimize algorithms for mission planning, decision support, and system performance analysis
- Develop and maintain software tools for modeling and simulation of mission environments (e.g., AFSIM, RCADE, C++, Python)
- Perform software integration and testing to ensure system functionality and reliability
- Support software verification and validation efforts to meet mission objectives and requirements
- Lead trade studies, technical reviews, and risk assessments for software-focused mission engineering tasks
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in software development and mission engineering
- Ensure compliance with RTX software engineering processes, cybersecurity standards, and best practices
Skills
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior work experience
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written)
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
- Experience with software modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, STK, or similar)
- Familiarity with software development processes (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD) and tools (e.g., Git, Gitlab, JIRA)
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Experience developing software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on mission-driven software solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or optimization algorithms for mission applications
- Experience working with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)Previous experience working with government or military customers
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex software projects
- Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
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