Software Engineer II – Training System Software (Onsite)

About the role

We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our team in Sterling, VA within the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) business area. Our teams develop and build highly realistic simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers. We deliver highly specialized training for some of the most demanding jobs in aviation. Devices range in complexity from desktop training all the way to high fidelity weapon system and full-flight training systems including full visual motion and simulator interoperability.

In this position, you will assist in the design, implementation, and testing of multi-threaded software applications and their associated user interfaces. You will work in a fast-paced, modern agile development environment and collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and test to build advanced, mission-focused capabilities and features.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment, and this position requires a daily onsite presence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software on cross-functional agile teams to deliver solutions within budget, scope, and schedule constraints
• Highly motivated software developer
• Perform software debugging
• Work independently with general supervision
• Provide engineering estimates for own work
• Contribute to bidding and proposal activities
• Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis
• Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support training events and product installations

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
• A working knowledge of C/C++

Qualifications We Prefer

• Good working knowledge of Windows operating system
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with C#, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and .NET technologies
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Usage of source code control tools (SVN, GIT, ClearCase, etc.)
• Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)
• Agile software development experience

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,800 – $144,200 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 candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• 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 insurance, critical illness insurance, 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance