Senior Software Engineer - Training Systems Software (Onsite)

Overview

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted: 2026-05-14

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Role: Senior Software Engineer - Training Systems Software (Onsite)

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software on cross-functional agile teams to deliver solutions within budget, scope, and schedule constraints
• Act as a software development focal point with ownership and accountability for committed objectives
• Assist in analysis and decomposition of features
• Make and influence decisions impacting cost, schedule, and technical performance at a team level
• Perform multi-threaded software debugging
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Support bidding and proposal activities to acquire new business
• Contribute to software and systems engineering requirements capture and analysis
• Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support training events and product installations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• Extensive experience with C++
• Experience with agile development practices and general software engineering design principles

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux development environments
• Ability to lead and share knowledge with peers
• Experience using Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Win32/Win64 APIs and Linux APIs
• Experience working with databases (PostgreSQL)
• Strong object-oriented programming skills with C++ (STL, templates)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Experience using source control tools (SVN, GIT, etc.)
• Experience with ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)
• Previous simulation or avionics experience

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, retirement plan options with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and voluntary benefit options
• Parental leave, fertility and family planning support
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness benefits

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based position. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date; this may be shortened or extended.