Principal Software Engineer -Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Davis, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics systems.
- Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for DO-178 safety-critical software.
- Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Own and produce DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
- Lead certification efforts and engage with customers and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews across 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 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
- Ability to lead technical project execution, engage customers, and present to senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with DO-178 software development and certification activities, including requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
- Experience working across cross-functional engineering and program teams on complex integrated solutions.
- Preferred experience with C++ and VxWorks.
- Preferred experience writing high-level and low-level requirements, test cases, and automated test procedures.
- Experience with civil DO-178 DAL-A certification is preferred.
- Experience with flight management systems, aircraft applications, or middleware is preferred.
- Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and JIRA is preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Parental, birth, adoption, and adoption assistance benefits.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, legal, and identity theft coverage.
- Wellness incentives, employee assistance resources, virtual doctor visits, fertility and family planning support, and child and elder care services.
- The role may require domestic and international travel.
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.