RTX · 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Connected Aviation (Onsite)
US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRTX is a leader in global aviation communications, designing mission-critical systems that connect aircraft and ground stations. The Senior Software Engineer will develop high-availability, secure, and scalable software solutions while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the safety and connectivity of airways.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform full life-cycle software development including designing system and software solutions; supporting implementation, integration, acceptance testing and deployment
Support a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure with heavy design focus in performance, redundancy, high availability, security, and maintainability
Develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, radio interfaces, hardware/OS customization, and remote deployment capabilities
Collaborate closely with technical management, system engineering, performance, network engineering, system acceptance and field operation teams
Provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting and operator trainings
Participate in lab/field integration and industry activities with avionics vendors, Satellite Service Providers, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US , Europe and Asia
Utilize a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products
Support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience working in team-based environments using disciplined development processes
Experience leading software estimation and planning for teams of 3 or more engineers
Preferred
Experience with C++/Python, Object Oriented Design, Linux, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, High Availability and Security
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) or more years of data communication or embedded system software development experience
The ideal candidate will have experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment
The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and verbal communication 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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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