Senior Principal Software Engineer - Advanced System Tools (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and avionics tooling.
- Direct technical execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software.
- Develop and manage software requirements with decomposition and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Own certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables, and support certification activities with customers and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews throughout the software lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components.
- Experience leading technical execution of projects, engaging customers, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Preferred experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities.
- Preferred experience with C++, VxWorks, cloud-based development environments such as AWS, AI-based tools, high-level and low-level requirements, test cases, automated test procedures, and civil certification through DO-178 DAL A.
- Preferred experience with avionics tools, aircraft applications, middleware, and revision-control tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, and supplemental insurance.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, autism benefits, employee assistance, wellness incentives, and family-building benefits.
- Virtual and second-opinion healthcare services, child and elder care services, and relocation eligibility.
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the role is U.S.-based and may require in-person interview steps.
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.