Software Engineer II

Software Engineer

Our Battle Management Software Department is looking for software engineers to support development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for aircraft embedded software applications. The aircraft operating system interfaces with several avionics systems including displays, navigation, and mission planning. This challenging work requires strong problem-solving skills and the desire to learn from and work with world class Engineers.

This position will be 100% onsite in Indianapolis, IN.

What You Will Do

• Use and provide creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Work closely with other software engineers and systems engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
• Support all aspects of a software development life cycle as members of a multi-disciplined team. This includes supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in software requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Experience developing and testing software using C++, C#, Ada, Python, or closely related software languages.
• Experience developing software in a Windows environment.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts such as understanding classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Experience with Git for source code management.
• Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and software development methodologies.
• Experience with software systems design, integration, and management.
• Experience with utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Software development experience on embedded high-criticality Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills Software (GHS) INTEGRITY or WindRiver VxWorks.
• Software/firmware and documentation development experience on safety critical programs, executed under processes prescribed in MIL-STD-882E, DO-178, DO-254, DO-330, DO-331, DO-332.
• Experience using software optimization techniques and timing analysis to ensure real-time operation and synchronization across software products.
• Experience with Ethernet and MIL-STD-1553 protocols and associated analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark and AltaView, respectively).
• Working knowledge or driver development experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, serial, USB and PCI.
• Experience with communications software libraries and development tools such as DDS, TSS, ZeroMQ/NetMQ.
• Experience with graphics software libraries and development tools including OpenGL, VAPS XT, GL Studio or SCADE.
• Experience developing requirements for software products.
• Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques.
• Working knowledge of Software Configuration Management principles environments and tools.
• Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment using Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent toolsets.
• Parallel programming principles and processes for technical computing environments.
• Strong desire and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and finding solutions collaboratively.
• Ownership of tasks and responsibilities, with a commitment to delivering quality work on time.
• Ability to self-organize and meet short-term and long-term deadlines.
• Able to work closely in a multi-discipline team daily.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Comfort with change and flexibility to pivot when priorities or requirements evolve.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.