RTX
aerospace and defense
PrincipalM&SSoftwareEngineer
“Principal M&S Software Engineer at RTX. Skills: Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), distributed simulation technologies, coding practices, software integration. Develop Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) capabilities to support mission-level concept exploration, tactics development, autonomous behaviors, and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) product development. Develop simulators and emulators for sensors, communications, movement, tactical behaviors, weap”
What You'll Achieve.
develop cutting-edge simulation capabilities that will be used to assess system performance across a range of complex mission scenarios
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex problems
The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required, Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph, Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1, This role may require some travel to other US Raytheon sites, This role’s work responsibilities will be done primarily onsite in Sterling, VA, Richardson, TX, or McKinney, TX, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, Experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) engineering or related technical areas, Experience with compiled and scripted languages: C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, etc., Experience with simulation tools, Experience with configuration management tools and practices, Experience with mentoring or leading individuals or small technical groups, The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required, U. S. citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Experience with GIS standards & tools (ESRi ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Cesium, CDB, etc. ), Experience with 3D modeling standards & tools (Blender, Creator, OpenFlight, etc. ), Experience integrating distributed Live, Virtual, & Constructive (LVC) simulation components, Experience designing and developing AI/ML systems and architectures, Experience with Unreal Engine or other computer graphics engines, Familiar with RADAR, Electro Optical (EO), and/or Infrared (IR) sensing systems, Familiar with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including fixed wing, rockets, satellites, rotorcraft, etc. ), Familiar with IEEE 1278 DIS, IEEE 1516 HLA, and/or TENA
What You'll Do.
and Analysis (MS&A) capabilities to support mission-level concept exploration
and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) product development
Develop simulators and emulators for sensors
Partner with product teams to accelerate the development of AI/ML and Mission Autonomy capabilities through modeling and simulation
Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and simulate relevant sub-system
system and system-of-systems dynamics
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to newer engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with internal and external customers; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team that is distributed across time zones; Partner with product teams; Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts
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