Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Mission Engineering. In this role, you will lead the development of software solutions to support mission-critical systems and architectures, leveraging your expertise in software design, simulation, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mission-critical software systems, tools, and applications
• Perform mission analysis and develop software solutions to model, simulate, and evaluate mission scenarios
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define software requirements and architecture for mission systems
• Implement and optimize algorithms for mission planning, decision support, and system performance analysis
• Develop and maintain software tools for modeling and simulation of mission environments (e.g., AFSIM, RCADE, C++, Python)
• Perform software integration and testing to ensure system functionality and reliability
• Support software verification and validation efforts to meet mission objectives and requirements
• Lead trade studies, technical reviews, and risk assessments for software-focused mission engineering tasks
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in software development and mission engineering
• Ensure compliance with RTX software engineering processes, cybersecurity standards, and best practices

Skills

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior work experience
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
• Experience with software modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, STK, or similar)
• Familiarity with software development processes (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD) and tools (e.g., Git, Gitlab, JIRA)
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience developing software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on mission-driven software solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or optimization algorithms for mission applications
• Experience working with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)Previous experience working with government or military customers
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage complex software projects
• Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solutions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

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