Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)
RTX Corporation30 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously enhance a customized embedded Linux operating-system ecosystem.
- Own the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support packages across multiple hardware boards.
- Develop, test, deliver, and provide ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
- Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex hardware-software issues using schematics and debugging tools.
- Prepare software builds for simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
- Use Collins Aerospace processes and tools to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
- Provide technical leadership by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting project status.
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.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
- Proficiency with Bash, Python, and embedded C/C++.
- Experience with embedded Linux device drivers, board bring-up, and target-hardware integration.
- Experience debugging and investigating root causes using hardware schematics, logic analyzers, and Wireshark.
- Preferred experience with Git, SVN, Buildroot, Linux BSP development, Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and SEER-SEM cost-estimation tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with peers, adapt to change, meet program schedules, and deliver strong project results.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- 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, and optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverages.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family-planning support, and autism benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions and wellness incentives.
- Virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- Eligible relocation assistance.
- Potential eligibility for annual incentive compensation and other paid time off and holiday benefits.
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.