Senior Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer professional to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this critical role, you will be part of an innovative team focused on designing and developing software solutions, directly ensuring our customers are prepared for the most vital missions. This position will support the shaping of high‑fidelity Simulation & Modelling efforts for enablement of NC3 Mission‑System Integration and Crew Training for the armed forces. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Principal Software Engineer on a simulation team developing software models for a Mission Crew Trainer device.
• Provide technical execution experience required for design, development, integration, test, & validation of a system that complies with technical and performance requirements.
• Serve as a primary and important contributor to the team to drive software efforts to maturity.
• Work in an Agile program environment, supporting planning, backlog management, technical execution, and