Senior Software Engineer
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Rockford, IL, USASenior
Base Salary
$87k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded C software for aerospace electric power systems and controls.
- Perform software planning, architecture, implementation, testing, verification, validation, and certification across the full software development lifecycle.
- Develop software in accordance with DO-178C Levels A–C and other applicable aerospace standards.
- Create and maintain software requirements, documentation, and verification artifacts.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and integrate software with embedded hardware using embedded lab testing equipment.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, certification, and remote engineering teams.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and software certification activities.
- Support successful project delivery and mentor engineers or lead technical teams as needed.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience with the full embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
- Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, in-circuit emulators, and target debuggers for embedded lab testing.
- Preferred experience with DO-178 or similar industry standards, Assembly, Python, Tcl/Tk, MATLAB/Simulink, RTOS, BSPs, device drivers, and I/O.
- Preferred knowledge of Built-In Test, module self-test, system protection, software quality assurance, and the software development lifecycle.
- Preferred experience with IBM Rational Synergy, Change, DOORS, DXL, aerospace communication protocols, Texas Instruments TMS320F2812 DSPs, and Freescale PowerPC microcontrollers.
- Preferred knowledge of generator control systems, embedded control applications, hardware/software integration, and experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning, autism, and family-support benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second opinions, and child and elder care services.
- Hybrid U.S.-based role in Rockford, Illinois; candidates may be asked to attend interview steps in person.
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.