Sr. Software Engineer in Sterling, VAJob Title: Software EngineerJob Location: Sterling, VAJob Duration: 12 Months contract to hire for the right candidateEducation Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experienceNotes: candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents - manager is looking for candidates with the following skills: Embedded C programming, familiarity with DO178B based software development life cycle and some familiarity with Green Hills Multi IDE - manager would prefer candidates with no more than 7-10 years of software development experience in avionics industry and interested in potentially converting to a RC employee down the road; manager would also PREFER local candidatesPROJECT: Rockwell Collins Control Technologies has openings for embedded software engineers on several exciting programs: Project: Develop an integrated inertial navigation system and flight control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle. This includes software for a board support package, framework, vehicle state estimation, autopilots and mission planning.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, code, test, and provide ongoing support for embedded systems software to meet technological and customer requirementsDefine and analyze system software design requirements and write software requirements documents to meet defined and anticipated customer needs and system quality and performance standardsWrite software integration and test plans; conduct and lead software verification, testing and integration efforts to identify required modifications and ensure optimum system performance at deliveryCollaborate with electrical engineers in planning, design and development of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibilityDevelop interface definitions in conjunction with design team and enforce interface control documents to record and validate system performance standards and resultsLead and participate in software Design Reviews to ensure team progress against milestones are met and to maintain highest quality level within project schedulesServe as technical lead on projects as assigned, working with customers to meet deliverables and address and resolve technology or system issuesSkill Sets:Real Time Embedded Software, C/C++Windows Forms, GUI development, C#DO-178B Requirements/Development/TestOMAP/ARM/PowerPCEmbedded Linux/GCC/GDBGreenHills Integrity and MULTI, uCOS, VectorCast CControl Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems/Engine ControlInterfaces - Serial/CANBus/Ethernet/I2CClearCase/ClearQuestQualifications:Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experienceSkill Sets:Real Time Embedded Software, C/C++Windows Forms, GUI development, C#DO-178B Requirements/Development/TestOMAP/ARM/PowerPCEmbedded Linux/GCC/GDBGreenHills Integrity and MULTI, uCOS, VectorCast CControl Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems/Engine ControlInterfaces - Serial/CANBus/Ethernet/I2CClearCase/ClearQuestAdditional Information:Looking for only USC or GC - W2 contractNo C2C