Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensors (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/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.
- Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events.
- Perform systems and software integration, test execution, debugging, and test-results documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve issues and refine requirements and designs.
- Present technical status updates, improve test-development processes, and support bids and pursuits.
- Mentor junior engineers as a subject-matter expert in software engineering tasks.
Requirements
- Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience working in Agile development teams and developing software requirements.
- Experience with Python-based test automation and embedded software development.
- Experience leading and mentoring others.
- Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, or Enterprise Architect.
- Hands-on experience integrating complex customer hardware and software systems and resolving discrepancies with development teams.
- Experience with systems integration, test execution, test-results documentation, problem solving, and debugging.
- Preferred qualifications include military or civil aircraft avionics experience, avionics integration and lab testing, embedded software integration, Ada development, and knowledge of Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429.
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.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life insurance, disability coverage, and optional insurance programs.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, autism benefits, employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, and caregiving services.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is eligible for relocation.
- Additional benefits may include paid time off, holidays, flexible spending accounts, and employee education 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.