Senior Principal Software Engineer - Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/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 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 and support certification efforts with customers and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews and collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 7 years of experience.
- Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution, engage customers, and present to senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities, such as requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering and program teams on complex integrated solutions.
- Preferred experience with C++, VxWorks, high-level and low-level requirements, test cases, automated test procedures, and civil DO-178 DAL-A certification.
- Preferred experience with Flight Management Systems, aircraft applications, middleware, and revision-control tools such as GIT, Subversion, and JIRA.
- 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 a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, and other insurance coverages.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, autism benefits, fertility and family planning support, and employee assistance services.
- Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work primarily in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with potential 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.