Principal Software Systems Engineer Athena (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Software Systems Engineer - IPT Lead with a passion for engineering and desire to join the Athena Control Systems team with Precision Navigation. With a wide variety of Flight Controls Autopilot Engine Control Sensing and Estimation products the Athena Controls System team is responsible for architecting designing and developing systems that serve manned and unmanned systems for commercial and military customers.

a Software Systems Engineer - IPT Lead on the Athena Control Systems Team you will be leading the development certification and maintenance of software systems for safety-critical commercial and military this role youll work with a team of talented engineers ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

This is an onsite position at our Sterling VA facility; Relocation is not provided.

What You Will Do:

• You will provide project execution management including detail planning cost account management status and analysis while also participating in system design and implementation activities where possible.
• Leading and managing the engineering bid and planning process for a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• You will collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on program goals including regular interface with Value Stream Leadership and Engineering Management
• Work on multiple programs simultaneously
• You will provide communication and status to relevant stakeholders.
• You will support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
• You will support peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
• You will own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• You will help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
• You will have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

What you will learn:

• You will be able to gain highly visible leadership experience and exposure within Precision Navigation Resilient Navigation Solutions and Mission Systems.
• You will gain exposure to multiple key technologies with opportunities to deepen your subject matter expertise in related areas.
• You will have opportunities to influence and enrich the department culture as we continuously look to improve.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 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.
• Previous experience as IPT Lead and/or Scrum Master

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in Navigation Controls Sensor and Software for Embedded Systems development
• Experience with regulatory and certification requirements and processes such as DO-178
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and an understanding of their application in safety-critical systems
• Experience leading a team through the full software and system development cycle in a regulated industry preferably with experience in embedded software projects
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and tools for product testing and calibration
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Ability to perform on multiple threads in parallel

What We Offer :

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across the world and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilian military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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
• And more!

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 112000 USD - 224000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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