Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)
RTX Corporation5 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously enhance customized Linux operating-system ecosystems, including build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and BSPs.
- Develop, test, deliver, and support embedded Linux software systems.
- Perform board bring-up, target-hardware integration, hardware-software debugging, and complex root-cause investigations.
- Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
- Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
- Provide technical leadership by breaking down work, planning project activities, and reporting status.
- Apply Collins Aerospace processes and tools to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.
- Proficiency with Bash and Python scripting.
- Proficiency with embedded C/C++.
- Experience with embedded Linux device drivers, board bring-up, and target-hardware integration.
- Experience debugging and performing root-cause investigations with hardware schematics, logic analyzers, and Wireshark.
- Preferred experience with Git, SVN, Buildroot, Linux BSP development, cost-estimation tools such as SEER-SEM, and software development practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with peers, adapt to change, and provide technical leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, and additional accident and life coverage.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family-planning, and adoption-assistance benefits.
- Wellness incentives, employee assistance services, virtual doctor visits, second opinions, and child and elder care services.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.