Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Simulation & Training Systems (Onsite)
RTX Corporation3 days ago
Davis, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$118k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test multi-platform software and user interfaces for simulation and training systems.
- Perform multi-threaded software debugging and make technical decisions affecting program cost, schedule, and performance.
- Serve as a software development focal and drive technical solutions with limited supervision.
- Capture and analyze software and systems engineering requirements and decompose features.
- Mentor early-career engineers, onboard junior team members, and promote technical excellence.
- Lead bidding and proposal activities supporting new business acquisition.
- Travel to domestic and international customer sites for training events and product installations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance, with an active existing clearance required on day one.
- Sole U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship is not permitted.
- Previous experience working with C++ and agile development practices is required.
- Preferred qualifications include training simulation experience and familiarity with ARINC 429, ARINC 610, MIL-STD-1553, Windows, Linux, Visual Studio, DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, C++ STL, templates, Python, Perl, Git, SVN, ClearCase, JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, and GitLab CI/CD.
- Strong written and oral communication, object-oriented programming skills, leadership qualities, and willingness to mentor and share knowledge are preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; and optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, and family-planning benefits.
- 401(k) employer matching, separate employer retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and eligible relocation assistance.
- Wellness rewards, employee assistance counseling, virtual doctor visits, second opinions, and child and elder care services.
- The position is fully onsite in Sterling, Virginia, primarily in a classified lab environment, and may require 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.