Software Engineer - Sr Software Engineer 1 - Full-time / Part-time

Want to work with some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet? Do you value relationships, commitment, innovation and integrity? Want to be a part of a company that has been named numerous times as Americas Best Employer in Aerospace and Defense by Forbes magazine?

Then Collins Aerospace is the place for you. Join our team and build a rewarding career while helping to deliver the most trusted source of aviation and high-integrity solutions in the world.

We are currently searching for a Software Engineer to join our team in Sterling, VA. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. Its an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.

Job Summary:
The Simulation & Training Solutions Flight Systems & Communications team seeks an intrinsically motivated and detail oriented Software Engineer to work on the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products ranging in complexity from desktop trainers to high fidelity weapon systems for both military and commercial customer. This position provides the opportunity to participate in all facets of the software engineering development life cycle from requirements analysis to customer acceptance. If you seek a challenging and fast-paced environment with career growth opportunities, then come be a part of our team.

Job Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, implement, test, and debug real time systems software
* Collaborate with software engineers, testers, hardware engineers, and project management to meet customer commitments within specified budget, schedule, and performance
* Participate in customer milestone reviews and working group meetings
* Interact with customers to define and capture operational concepts, translating them into system requirements
* Create engineering design documentation and participate in design reviews
* Provide accurate time estimates for the software development effort

Basic Qualifications
Required:
* A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM degree.
* 5+ years of experience with full lifecycle software development, including:
------------Requirements analysis and requirement derivation
------------Preliminary and Critical Design
------------Code & Unit Testing
------------SW/SW and HW/SW Integration and Troubleshooting
------------Usage of Configuration Management tools (Subversion, Git, ClearCase etc.)
* Previous experience with real-time, multi-threaded programming
* Proficiency in C/C++ in Linux environment
* Strong teaming skills, including a willingness to act as a mentor to less experienced engineers.
* U.S. citizenship
* Active Clearance (within 24 months)

Desired:
* Previous experience with simulation software with focus on simulated/virtual radios and/or aircraft systems
* An understanding of various aircraft and simulation interfaces such as ARINC 429, ARINC 661, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553
* Experience with embedded systems and programming
* Strong troubleshooting skills, especially within a system of systems
* Strong customer focus (Patience, Attentiveness, clear communication, general knowledge in a variety of systems, time management skills, etc.)
* Familiarity with Earned Value Management concepts
* Previous experience with rehosting source code
* Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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