Senior Software Engineer - Radar Modeling; Onsite

Senior Software Engineer - Radar Modeling (Onsite)

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Role Type:
Onsite
· U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DoD Clearance:
Secret. Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• The latest in radar technologies.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Object‑Oriented programming.
• Understanding of radar fundamentals: signal propagation, resolution, Doppler, clutter, Radar Cross Section (RCS), antenna patterns, attenuation, range bins, azimuth bins, etc.
• 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.
• Knowledge of how Radar Simulation Systems (RSS) databases work, 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.
• Understanding of how RSS data flows into the radar pipeline.
• Experience with Air‑Ground modes such as Real Beam Ground Map (RBGM), GMTI, SAR, DBS, and AGR.
• 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.
• Extensive experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts.
• Radar modeling, tracking, and Radio Frequency (RF) systems knowledge.
• Familiarity and experience with Operational Flight Program (OFP) core software used in both a Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Operational Flight Trainer (OFT).
• Proven leadership experience in a team environment, driving creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Agile methodology.
• Software development for automated unit testing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer…