GPS Software Subject Matter Expert (Onsite)

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Collins Aerospace creates communications and monitoring systems to keep America’s troops safe with real-time data and information.  Our dynamic and diverse engineers develop demanding, trusted, superior solutions to make the world a safer place. The Resilient Navigation Department (RNAV) is a key strategic member of the Software Engineering Organization.  RNAV develops and delivers industry-leading GNS & STE technologies.

We are looking for a proven GPS Software Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Technical Lead to join our Software Engineering team in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.

Qualifications You Must Have 
    • Working with digital signal processing or wireless communication technology
    • Developing Real time Embedded Software in C/C++ and/or Ada with minimum 12+ years of experience
    • Using Green Hills Integrity Real-time Operating Systems, Board Support Packages (BSP), Green Hills Multi IDE , Wind River VxWorks for C/C++ or related operating systems
    • Applying highly advanced technologies and concepts with ingenuity and resourcefulness in developing SW architecture and design; the architecture and design would be consistent with systems requirement and interface designs
    • Producing robust, well-documented, production-quality code which includes conforming to design and coding standards, implementing of error handling routines, etc
    • Experience in algorithm and hardware design
    • Using Microsoft Visual Studio and Matlab
    • Troubleshooting and resolving issues associated with development and implementation
    • Writing technical documents such as software requirements and design documents
    • Using Configuration Management tools
    • Using MS Office or other presentation tools
    • Experience using and reporting EVMS
    • Experience developing proposal and ROM

    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
    • ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance or HIGHER REQUIRED
    • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
    • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer
    • Experience in real-time development and architecture for GPS Receiver software
    • Experience with next-generation GPS Receiver that is P(Y)-code, M-code, and C/A-code (YMCA) capable as well as having Anti-spoof capability
    • Experience developing Test Procedures using Test Framework (TF), performing IV&V, using Python (and other scripting language), and testing with STE
    • Working knowledge of signal selection, acquisition and tracking, Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT) calculation, data demodulation, signal correction, jamming and spoofing or related applications
    • Working in a matrixed environment with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
    • Working knowledge with MIL-STD-1553, IS-GPS-153 Serial Interface protocol
    • Understanding of Board Support Package for ARM Processor, Atom Processor, and PPC
    • Understanding the basics of FORTRAN, ClearCase, ClearQuest, and DOORS
    • Being familiar with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, Static Code Analysis using Coverity, Unit Test using VectorCast, and Test Driven Methodologies
    • Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases
    • Developing software using industry standard process such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Level 3
    • Experience with DO-178 highly preferred

What We Offer
    • 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!  
    • This position is eligible for relocation assistance  

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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.  

reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 
    • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
    • Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
    • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 
 
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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.  

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 158,000 USD - 316,000 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.

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