Software Engineer I (Hybrid)

Date Posted:2024-07-30Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USAPosition Role Type:HybridAre you motivated to work on a team that supports the backbone of the connected aviation GLOBALink communication system? Our strategic unit with Collins, Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS), provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected aviation ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience.We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern to support their Networks & Connectivity Engineering (NCE) division located in the Annapolis, Maryland headquarters. The Software Engineering Intern will participate in the engineering and development of systems and software for the GLOBALink communications system utilized in worldwide aviation communications. Development of GLOBALink products entails customer requirements elicitation, system design, software design, development, followed by unit and integration testing, and finally formal acceptance testing. The successful intern candidate will participate in a team environment across the aforementioned engineering processes/procedures to ensure successful product development utilizing standard waterfall development in a CMMI level 3 organization.What You Will Do:

You will perform full life-cycle software development including designing software solutions; supporting implementation, integration, acceptance testing and deployment.

You will contribute to highly technical software engineering teams on challenging software upgrades and features.

You will provide analysis for the decomposition of technical system level requirements into sub-system software requirements and design.

You will support a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure with heavy design focus in redundancy, high availability, and security.

You will develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, and remote deployment capabilities.

You will collaborate closely with system engineering/performance, network engineering, system acceptance and field operation teams.

You will provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting and operator trainings.

You will participate in lab/field integration, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US, South America, Europe and Asia.

You will utilize a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products.

You will support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities.

What You Will Learn:

You will learn how to design solutions that will drive the next generation of growth for the aviation industry.

You will learn the aviation market and how communication systems are critical to airline operations.

You will grow your professional skills by being trained on ACARS and ATN in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) messages.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

Knowledge of the commercial aviation industry.

Linux, Network Protocols, High Availability and Security.

The ideal candidate will have experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment.

Aerospace knowledge and experience.

Proven communication and collaboration skills to work across internal and external customers (government and commercial).

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

 And more! 

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation, surface transportation and critical infrastructure products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports, business aircraft and rail operators turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely. Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. This position is eligible for relocation.Must be a commutable distance to Annapolis, MD to work a hybrid schedule.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.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. The salary range for this role is 59,000 USD - 113,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.