Senior Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/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.
- Maintain and update software products written in Ada/C.
- Verify software builds in integrated laboratory environments and support formal verification events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on requirements, design solutions, integration, and issue resolution.
- Execute integration testing, document test results, debug problems, and improve test processes and tools.
- Present technical progress to Agile teams and engineering leadership.
- Support bids and pursuits while following Collins processes.
- Mentor junior engineers on software engineering tasks as a subject matter expert.
Requirements
- Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience working within Agile development teams.
- Experience developing software requirements and using Python for test automation.
- Experience developing software in Ada/C.
- Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with systems and software integration, including complex customer hardware and software systems and systems of systems.
- Experience resolving discrepancies and issues with development teams, executing systems integration tests, documenting test results, problem solving, and debugging.
- Preferred experience includes military or civil aircraft avionics systems, avionics integration and lab testing, and embedded software integration.
- Preferred working knowledge of Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429 data buses and protocols.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning, and autism benefits.
- Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, and second-opinion medical services.
- Child and elder care services and additional employee support programs.
- Primarily onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the role may be eligible for relocation.
- The application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after the posting date.
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.