Country
Date Posted:
2024-03-19
Location
United States of America
MD231: 306 Sentinel Drive Suite100 AJ 306 Sentinel Drive Suite 100, Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701 USA
Position Role Type
- Onsite
Overview
Applied Signal Technology (AST) division is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with Python or C++ & Networking Protocol experience who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST's work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.
Work Environment
AST's work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity, and work-life balance.
Benefits
- Generous reward and recognition programs in compensation
- Broad career development opportunities
- Excellent health care options
- Educational assistance
- Parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- 401(k) with matching
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support. You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government.
Qualifications/Experience Needed
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
- Typically requires minimum 5+ years of software development experience, especially with Python and/or C++.
- Typically requires minimum 5+ years of experience with networking protocols.
- Active and current DoD TS/SCI or higher clearance is required.
Security Clearance
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. Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Containerization, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, LXC
- Experience using cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, OpenShift, vRealize) to build and deploy software infrastructure.
- Experience with Ansible
- Experience with JavaScript
About Collins Aerospace
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. 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.
Application Information
- The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD.
- RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.