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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nSecret - Current\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace\nCollins 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.\nThe 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.\nMany aspects of the job must be accomplished in a lab environment, so this position requires regular onsite presence at our Sterling, VA site.\nSign On Bonus Eligible\nWhat You Will Do:\nServe as technical leader for simulation software team, aligning efforts across engineering teams to ensure completion of capabilities within project lifecycle.\nCoordinate with Systems Engineers to develop, mature and update software requirements.\nIdentify and manage technical risks and dependencies and ensure seamless program execution.\nSupport risk and opportunity management, schedule adherence, and cost control to meet program deliverables and financial objectives.\nContribute to the design and development of a Systems/Software architecture for an aircraft Simulator Training System.\nQualifications You Must Have: \nExperience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe), including backlog management, Agile metrics, and Scrum ceremonies.\nExperience utilizing and communicating programmatic Earned Value (EV) and experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).\nExperience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.\nActive and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience\nQualifications We Prefer:\nExperience with CORE Simulation (CORESIM) Architecture.\nExperience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.\nExperience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.\nExperience in microservices using RESTful APIs.\nExperience working in Linux and Windows environments.\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\nTuition reimbursement program\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\nLife insurance and disability coverage\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\nEligible for relocation assistance \nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nDo 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, you’ll 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.\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nThis is an Onsite role: 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.\nAt 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.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\nEmployee Referral Eligible\n#MISENG\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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.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. 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