Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$136k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Analyze end-user needs, system capabilities, program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition to resolve software and system problems.
- Design, develop, document, test, and control software, control systems, and diagnostic systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
- Design and implement build procedures supporting hardware and software product development and use.
- Develop company-wide software configuration standards and train software developers in configuration management tools and software quality standards.
- Apply control modeling and model-based design practices.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers on electronic data processing systems and commercial software.
- Innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, subsystems, tools, and systems that meet specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees.
- Measure and analyze software designs to address current and future equipment and product needs.
- Operate computer and equipment systems for testing and software design purposes.
- Capture and protect novel ideas through intellectual property processes and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of progressive Software Engineer or related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree or equivalent and 5 years of such experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing safety-critical embedded software using a high-level programming language such as C, C++, or Python.
- At least 5 years of experience using MATLAB and Simulink as modeling and simulation tools.
- At least 5 years of DO-178B/C development experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in the avionics industry.
- At least 2 years of experience leading a project.
- Non-U.S. persons must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible applicants may receive annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation depending on position and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
- Some interview steps may require in-person attendance regardless of whether the role is designated onsite, hybrid, or remote.
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.