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Principal Software Engineer - Radar Modeling (Onsite)
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
Support high-fidelity radar models in flight simulation training systems.
Build, update and maintain different types of radar models through software engineering in the host simulation code.
Integrate with distributed simulation environments.
Support, maintain, and enhance existing radar software products.
Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded software, distributed applications, and APIs for simulation and training.
May manage small projects or processes.
Implement data standards based on specific radar models.
What You Will Learn:
Strategies for optimizing software performance and scalability in large, complex systems.
Software architecture related to radar models and software simulation applications.
Designing, implementing and integrating a variety of radar models to multiple Radar Simulation Systems for different platforms.
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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
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Extensive experience with radar software development and radar concepts for simulation.
Proven leadership experience in a team environment, driving creative solutions to complex technical problems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Object-Oriented programming.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience working on bids and proposals.
Ability to interpret engineering specifications for real radar systems and translate them into software models.
Ability to work with large, existing codebases and mission‐critical software.
Need to know how Radar Simulation Systems (RSS) databases work including how data is structured, how to query it, and how it drives the radar model.
Experience with using and creating Interface Control Documents (ICD) to establish the content and format of all host/RSS interface data.
Need to know how RSS data flows into the radar pipeline.
Experience with Air-Ground modes such as:
Real Beam Ground Map (RBGM).
GMTI (Ground Mapping Target Indication).
SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar).
DBS (Doppler Beam Sharpening).
AGR (Air to Ground Ranging)
Experience with Air-Sea Modes such as:
Sea Surface Search (SSS)
Experience with Interleaved modes.
Expertise in packet/network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
Support system integration, test events, and customer reviews.
Strong software architecture skills with the ability to design modular, scalable, high-performance systems for real-time simulation.
Deep understanding of radar systems: signal propagation, resolution, Doppler, clutter, Radar Cross Section (RCS), antenna patterns, attenuation, range bins, azimuth bins, etc.
Familiarity and experience with Operational Flight Program (OFP) core software that is used in both a Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Operational Flight Trainer (OFT).
Agile methodology.
Software development for automated unit testing.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. 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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
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Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
