Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins 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. The C2BMC Next Program, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer to provide leadership for a software team that performs in-depth analysis and technical support of a large, distributed system written in Java. Your primary responsibilities will be software development using Java, able to work with other people using good verbal and written communication on the C2BMC program. As a Software Engineer, you will work independently or with a small group and be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Requirements

Experience using Java.
Ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment
Knowledge of software practices and coding standards
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root cause, recommend and develop a solution.
Experience leading a software team using Agile software development practices.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Command and control system application development
Previous experience with message translation software
Automated test and pipeline development experience
Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress.
Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives

Responsibilities

Perform complex problem resolution assisting software team in design, development, testing, integration, and user-support for a large code baseline.
Follow specifications to develop or modify stories for the software team to work - Assist in removing blockers from software team.
Interface with other system support groups and software leadership to resolve problems, set standards and improve overall efficiency of the system.
Developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
Software Integration testing including developing automated test scripts.
Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation, designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers.

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
And more!