Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$136k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug control and diagnostic systems for avionics safety-critical embedded software.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate on datalink and aircraft communication systems.
- Develop project plans covering cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
- Analyze end-user needs, system capabilities, program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition to resolve problems.
- Ensure hardware and software standards are met and develop build procedures supporting product development and use.
- Ensure compliance with DO-178/C standards and certification objectives.
- Design and implement technologies, components, subsystems, and systems that meet specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field plus at least 8 years of progressive Software Engineer or related aerospace/defense experience; alternatively, a master’s degree or equivalent plus at least 5 years of such experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing, verifying, and certifying real-time embedded software and/or flight deck avionics systems.
- At least 5 years of experience capturing requirements in a requirements management tool such as DOORS or JAMA.
- At least 5 years of experience following software development processes and standards such as DO-178.
- At least 3 years of experience developing project plans with cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.
- At least 3 years of experience working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Non-U.S. persons must be authorized to work in the United States without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; employees in onsite roles work onsite.
- Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Eligible applicants may participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to position and collective-bargaining coverage.
- The application window is expected to remain open for approximately 40 days from the posting date, subject to change.
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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.