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Title: Senior Software Engineer Backend

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid

Duration: 3-months, team extends quarterly

Please note! There are interim nights worked, once a week.

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Staff, Software Engineer - Backend to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large project environment with solid technical leadership abilities and strong development background in Java along with experience Cloud Implementation architecture and a proven track record of delivering high-quality scalable software applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-10 years experience
• 60–70% coding, 20–30% design/architecture
• Technologies: Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, CosmosDB, Bigquery, and Kubernetes
• Owns design, ensures scalability
• Confident in pushing designs to production
• Tests own code
• Participates in cross-team contract discussions

Job Description

• Provide deep technical expertise and thought leadership that helps accelerate adoption of the absolute best engineering practices, while maintaining knowledge on industry innovations, trends, and practices.
• Lead and participate in medium to large-scale projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into technical solutions, gathering requested information, writing, and developing code, and conducting unit testing. Communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders.
• Developing highly scalable services to process millions of requests per day and solve complex software systems problems by leveraging state-of-the-art technology.
• Gaining exposure to various technologies used in Marketplace and E-commerce platforms.
• Designing and developing backend microservices and APIs for web applications using JVM ecosystem (Kotlin, Java) and other languages and frameworks (Python, Go)
• Collaborate with project teams and cross functional teams. Troubleshoot open issues and bug-fixes, ensuring on-time delivery and hand-offs. Interact with project manager to provide e input on project plan.
• Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, root cause), engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of issues. Formulate action plans, performing actions as designated in the plan. Interpret the results to determine further action, perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and complete online documentation.
• Provide support to the business by responding to users' questions, concerns, and issues (for example, technical feasibility, implementation strategies). Facilitate resolutions and lead cross-functional partnerships.
• Driving projects of high visibility across the organization.

Compensation: $50-$60/hour, depending on experience

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Displays Software Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the remote piloting software team. This team is responsible for building the pilot-facing application software that is used to command the aircraft's advanced automation systems - both onboard, and remotely. You will join a team of interdisciplinary and mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving vehicles.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Displays Software Engineer, your primary focus will be designing, architecting, and building a variety of real-time user interface applications for controlling our automated aircraft systems. These can range from browser-based applications to real-time embedded UIs on aviation-grade hardware. All of these applications will support our work to build a fully certified system in multiple ways: they will serve as a platform for rapidly prototyping different workflows and designs; they will be directly used in our ongoing experimental test flight programs; and they will ultimately serve as a reference implementation for our certified displays and controls. You will have ownership over the entire lifecycle of these applications and will work with software engineers and designers within the team, as well as systems engineers and pilots to build systems that are safe, user-centered, and certifiable.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience developing user-facing software for high-performance or mission-critical applications

• Fluent with Javascript

Preferred Criteria

• 3+ years of experience with core browser technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

• 3+ years C or C++ experience

• Expertise developing reusable features using Web Components or JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, Lit, etc

• Thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and networking

• Expertise developing user-facing software requirements and following graphical specifications

• Familiarity with aviation display software development, including ARINC-661 and DO-178.

• Proficiency with design applications such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, etc

• Familiarity with human-in-the-loop testing and certification campaigns

• Commercial pilot license

• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment

Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000 to $215,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $155K - $215K

Team Lead Staff Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid - American Fork, UT

Our client is seeking a Team Lead Staff Software Engineer to join their engineering team supporting innovative cloud-based dental technology platforms. Do you enjoy solving complex backend engineering challenges using Java and modern cloud technologies? Are you passionate about mentoring other engineers while still staying hands-on with code? Do you want to influence system architecture and help scale a high-impact SaaS platform used by dental professionals? If yes, this may be the perfect Team Lead Staff Software Engineer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $130,000 – $165,000 salary, based on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits
• Additional Perks: Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare technology industry

A Day in the Life of the Team Lead Staff Software Engineer

In this role, you’ll help shape the future of our client’s cloud-based dental platform, including their flagship product. You’ll work closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to design and build secure, scalable features while mentoring other developers. This position blends deep technical contribution with early leadership responsibilities, offering a clear path toward technical or people management roles.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the technical design and development of new and existing finance-related features within the Dentrix Ascend platform
• Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code using Spring Boot while following Test-Driven Development (TDD) and clean architecture principles
• Apply advanced object-oriented design, SOLID principles, design patterns, and refactoring techniques to maintain high-quality codebases
• Contribute to overall system architecture with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance under heavy usage
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure platform stability and reliability
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices and continuous learning
• Partner with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews
• Stay current with Java and related technologies, recommending modern tools and practices that improve product quality and team productivity

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience building backend software with Java and Spring Boot, including enterprise-level application development
• Prior experience designing or working with microservices and modern software architecture patterns
• Previous experience supporting the team and guiding technical decisions as a team lead or technical lead
• Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or AI tools for generating, interpreting, or improving codebases
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or provided technical leadership while maintaining strong communication across the team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for building high-quality software and enabling team success
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

About the Hiring Company:

Our client develops cloud-based software designed to help dental professionals manage and grow their practices. Their flagship platform delivers modern practice management tools that improve efficiency, patient experience, and operational insight. The company focuses on innovation, scalability, and empowering healthcare professionals through technology.

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Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Senior Simulation Software Engineer, you will work to shape all aspects of our simulation software stack, including framework performance, flight dynamics modeling, hardware emulation, and simulation-based test infrastructure.

Responsibilities

In your role as Senior Simulation Software Engineer, you will lead projects to develop a robust, deterministic, and scalable software simulation framework to accelerate testing of safety-critical systems. You'll work closely with stakeholders, including flight software, guidance/navigation/control, and hardware test engineers to expand our simulation system. Your work will improve the simulation's core architecture, including performance, reproducibility, and flexibility. You'll evaluate and drive key project decisions while mentoring team members to improve their own skills.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience

• 5+ years industry experience in simulation systems within aviation, automotive or comparable environments

• 7+ years professional experience in object oriented C++ and Python (or other scripting languages)

Preferred Criteria

• Experience modeling aircraft dynamics

• Experience developing simulations for safety-critical / DO-178 software and hardware systems

• Experience architecting complex distributed and real-time software frameworks

• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent documentation and collaboration skills

As a Senior Simulation Software Engineer, you will be part of the Simulation and Test Systems team. The Simulation and Test Systems team is responsible for building the infrastructure necessary to enable the development, test, and deployment of our autonomous aircraft software. You will work closely with the hardware-in-the-loop test environments, high-fidelity physics simulation stack, and cloud-based Monte-Carlo infrastructure to enable the millions of flight equivalent hours necessary to certify our aviation products. These systems provide fast and accurate feedback on the behavior of our system through a wide variety of flight plans, environmental conditions, and system faults.

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $215,000 to $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $215K - $300K

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Displays Software Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the remote piloting software team. This team is responsible for building the pilot-facing application software that is used to command the aircraft's advanced automation systems - both onboard, and remotely. You will join a team of interdisciplinary and mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving vehicles.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Displays Software Engineer, your primary focus will be designing, architecting, and building a variety of real-time user interface applications for controlling our automated aircraft systems. These can range from real-time embedded UIs on aviation-grade hardware to browser-based applications. All of these applications will support our work to build a fully certified system in multiple ways: they will serve as a platform for rapidly prototyping different workflows and designs; they will be directly used in our ongoing experimental test flight programs; and they will ultimately serve as a reference implementation for our certified displays and controls. You will have ownership over the entire lifecycle of these applications, and will work with software engineers and designers within the team, as well as systems engineers and pilots to build systems that are safe, user-centered, and certifiable.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience developing user-facing software for high-performance or mission-critical applications

• 5+ years professional experience in C or C++

Preferred Criteria

• Experience with DO-178C

• Thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and networking

• Expertise developing user-facing software requirements and following graphical specifications

• Experience with human-in-the-loop testing and certification campaigns

• Demonstrated understanding of core browser technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

• Private pilot license

• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment

Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $185,000 to $245,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $185K - $245K

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Software Engineer to be an active participant in the software development team for Electronic Warfare (EW) projects, working with cutting edge technologies in products that protect our warfighters.  

What You Will Do:

• Technical leadership and participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.
• Responsibilities include inventions and innovations of new products and technologies, from architecture and design, through integration, lab test and field test.
• Collaborating effectively with other disciplines and senior technical staff, in addition to producing planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.
• Developing software requirements and FPGA level interface requirements derived from system level requirements, developing associated architectures, performing simulations and analysis and testing of the software in a laboratory setting.
• Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers. Think out-of-the box to root-cause issues and develop creative resolutions.
• Handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment including engagement with Systems' and Electrical Engineers
• This position will require occasional business-related travel.  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software design, development, integration and test utilizing C / C++.
• Experience with embedded microprocessors, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses or signal generation.
• Experience developing real-time applications on embedded platforms, including bare metal (no-OS), embedded Linux, or Windows environments.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
   

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Existing Secret security clearance.
• Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge.
• Experience with .NET C# using WPF and MVVM.
• Tool familiarity: Visual Studio, Vitis, TortoiseSVN, Jenkins, Jira, Collaborator.
• DevSecOps background including pipeline toolset use and creation.
• Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools.
• Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, or Gb Ethernet.
• Experience in software lifecycle phases: software architecture, system/software requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification testing, system integration, and post-delivery maintenance.
• Experience with Radar technology, machine languages.
• Experience with software algorithm development.
• Experienced in Agile development processes.
• Experience with machine learning.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: EW

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  As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, 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.

  The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Date Posted:

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U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This position is 100% on site in McKinney, TX

Job Description:

The Test Solutions Center (TSC) team within the Hardware Discipline Center is a multi-discipline organization that provides test solutions to support production lines for our entire missile portfolio. The software team within TSC is responsible for developing advanced windows application solutions for all Raytheon products. We are hands-on, designing with the latest technology and tools, and integrating state-of-the-art software solutions with the most advanced engineering systems in the world. TSC products are in engineering labs, in the field, and in production environments utilized for weapon system products. TSC has job opportunities across all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including demonstrations, early engineering tests, design verification tests, production, and post-production sustainment.

The Principal Software Engineer with Test Equipment position is focused on the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software as a part of on-site factory support of systems to support weapon system product development. The selected candidate will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.

The selected candidate will contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production equipment, environments, and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of product development for RMD weapon system products. They will be expected to work, either as a part of a team or independently, to design, develop, and implement system level applications in support of producing and maintaining weapon system products.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop and integrate object-oriented software applications using C#, C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows Operating System (OS)
• Prioritize and handle multiple software engineering tasks concurrently
• Troubleshoot software and test equipment instrumentation
• Work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment
• Develop and derive requirements for software products
• Lead and mentor junior software engineers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in developing and integrating software applications using programming languages including but not limited to C++, C#, Java, Python or Visual Basic.
• Experience in utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Prior experience in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
• Prior experience in laboratory test instrumentation, electronics, and software (Ex. oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters)
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
• Experience of the development of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces
• Experience in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or RS-422
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) to visualize software architecture and design
• Experience in software development lifecycles, such as Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or GitHub
• Written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in leading teams/projects in a technical capacity

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now:

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

This position requires onsite work in McKinney, TX: TestEngineering

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, embedded research training and engineer-oriented, research position. This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are seeking an Assistant In Embedded Training Researcher/Software Engineer with expertise in advanced algorithms and software development, computer visualization, and immersive training technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation embedded, visual, and intelligent research training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

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• Research, design, develop, and implement software to enhance training in real-world and 3D environments. Develop high-fidelity visual simulation and application prototypes.

  
  

• Research and develop frameworks for embedded hardware and software for advanced embedded training systems.

  
  

• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.

  
  

• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST's expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.

  
  

• Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.

  
  

• Perform embedded hardware and software research and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and two years of related professional experience, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or computer engineering and five years of related professional experience.

Strong applicants will have experience in at least three of the following areas:

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• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality concepts and development experience
  
• Artificial Intelligence use
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  • Working knowledge of Unity's ML Agents or similar systems
    
  • Computer Vision applications development using AI techniques
    
  
  
  
• C, Objective C, C++, C#, Java or Python software languages
  
• Windows, Linux and Mac operating system cross-platform coding techniques
  
• Mobile platform application development (Android and IOS)
  
• Understanding of small, low-powered, and embedded hardware
  
• Embedded software authoring for IOT devices
  
• Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity and Unreal
  

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• Embedded software design and development (e.g. Arduino)

  
  

• Knowledge using visual development environments such as: IntelliJ, Xcode, Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Eclipse, and MonoDevelop.

  
  

• Network design and optimization

  
  

• Understanding of geospatial and cartographic concepts

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dean Reed at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

The position requires U.S. citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
  
• Retirement savings options.
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
  
• Education assistance.
  
• Flexible work environment.
  
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

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