Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and translate system and software requirements into software, test, and verification strategies.
- Develop automated and semi-automated Python test scripts to validate software functionality and system performance.
- Update and maintain software products using Ada and C.
- Verify software builds in integrated laboratory environments and support formal verification events.
- Support systems and software integration, test execution, debugging, discrepancy resolution, and test-results documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine requirements and design solutions for customer needs.
- Improve test-development processes, tools, and practices while maintaining company standards.
- Present technical progress to Agile teams and engineering leadership.
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and support bids and pursuits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience working within Agile development teams and developing software requirements.
- Experience with Python test automation and software development in Ada and C.
- Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, or Enterprise Architect.
- Hands-on experience integrating complex hardware and software systems and systems of systems, including design, development, and testing.
- Experience with systems integration, test execution, results documentation, problem solving, debugging, and resolving discrepancies.
- Preferred experience with military or civil aircraft avionics, avionics integration and laboratory testing, and embedded software integration.
- Preferred understanding of Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429 data buses and protocols.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, optional insurance coverages, and employee assistance benefits.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family-planning, autism, wellness, and caregiving benefits.
- Virtual doctor visits, medical expert second opinions, and other health programs.
- The role is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may be eligible for relocation.
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.