Collins Aerospace · 17 hours ago
IFATDS Senior Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
15+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in engineering and proposal teams aimed at making the world a safer place. They are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to collaborate across programs and engineering teams, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and lead the technical development of software solutions for IFATDS.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The candidate will collaborate across programs and engineering teams to identify efficiencies and support the development of best practices, necessitating an ability to clearly communicate objectives and status to audiences with varying degrees of understanding of the products and technology, understand and manage both customer-funded and internally-funded projects
Technical and Project Management – drive success in development of IFATDS and related future business opportunities, guide team members on the management of scope, schedule, and budget for engineering design activities; candidate will be directly involved in project management and execution, including Earned Value and Risk Management
Technical Leadership of a software team, ownership of software product providing innovative solutions that meets or exceeds customer expectations
The candidate must demonstrate sound decision-making skills, strategic thinking, networking skills, and the ability to accurately forecast resource needs
Development of capabilities to be added to IFATDS software, including development of software requirements, design, coding, and testing, development of estimates (both Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and formal Request for Proposal (RFP) responses) for new customers and/or additional capabilities for existing customers
Qualification
Required
15+ years of work-related experience with emphasis on Software Engineering and leadership including experience working with the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) for DoD and/or IFATDS for international customers, applying effective leadership, collaborating effectively and building partnerships with others inside and outside the parent organization, proposals and projects in an execution leadership role that included responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget management
Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer events and related external activities
Technical credibility or domain knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Battle Management, COA analysis, Variable Message Format (VMF) 'K-series' messages, Joint or Coalition interoperability, Long-Range Precision Fires, Extended Range Cannon Artillery, Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, Projectile Tracking Systems, Fire Direction Centers, Common Operational Picture, meteorology (MET), or target acquisition
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Preferred
Fluency in Forward Observer and crew TTPs for field artillery in tactical environments in Multi Domain Operations (MDO), be able to establish key elements of operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results and holding people accountable for their contributions, be able to see the context, and develop or adjust relevant processes, standards and operational plans in support of the Engineering functional strategy
Knowledge of open standards SW development requirements, Agile, iterative software development, experience leading a software team, Scrum Master or similar
Knowledge and experience in DevSecOps best practices
Current DOD Secret Clearance day 1 of employment
Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related field
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!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
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