Principal Software Engineer IV(Remote)
RTX Corporation2 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead program-level technical strategy for embedded software, including boot, board bring-up, HAL frameworks, and diagnostics.
- Design complex embedded software systems and provide solutions to challenging technical problems.
- Guide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and program alignment.
- Define and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program.
- Create design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training materials.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, and safety teams to ensure reliable and repeatable platform behavior.
- Use automation tools and continuous integration pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
- Lead program-level technical decisions and evaluate multiple solution paths.
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.
- Experience with at least two of embedded C development, scripting languages such as Python or Perl for automation, and software architecture design.
- Experience developing embedded software for complex systems, including board bring-up, diagnostics, or low-level driver/HAL development.
- Experience developing systems involving hardware and software integration.
- Preferred experience developing, verifying, or certifying software under DO-178B/C at high assurance levels or similar rigor.
- Preferred experience with Agile methods, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated test frameworks.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate technical intent, and lead program-level technical decision-making.
Benefits
- Remote U.S. work arrangement, primarily from home, with possible onsite presence or in-person interview steps when required.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and optional insurance coverage.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, adoption assistance, and family-building benefits.
- Wellness, virtual healthcare, employee assistance, counseling, and child and elder care programs.
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.