Principal Avionics Software Engineer - GNSS (ONSITE)
RTX Corporation5 months ago
Melbourne, FL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, integrate, and test embedded software for advanced avionics navigation systems.
- Develop and execute verification plans, procedures, and test cases for GNSS algorithms, navigation functions, and integrity-monitoring software.
- Perform requirements-based verification at unit, integration, and system levels.
- Apply automation, scripting, and GenAI-enhanced tools to improve verification quality and efficiency.
- Maintain requirements, design, code, and test traceability under DO-178C DAL A standards.
- Participate in requirements, design, code, and test readiness reviews.
- Collaborate with navigation algorithm, systems, and hardware engineering teams.
- Support certification activities, audits, documentation, and verification artifacts for airworthiness approval.
- Lead or support local and offshore software development and verification teams.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship.
- Embedded C/C++ software development experience and Python scripting proficiency.
- Experience with test automation, software integration, and avionics system testing.
- Experience developing test plans and procedures and performing software integration testing.
- Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and requirements management tools.
- Ability to interpret requirements, create test cases, and analyze test results.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred experience with full-lifecycle software development, GNSS navigation products, GNSS simulators, scenario development, timing analysis, memory and stack analysis, and structural coverage.
- Preferred knowledge of ARINC 429, DO-330, DO-178C, LDRA, VectorCast, SVN, Jira, and Jama.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- 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 employee assistance benefits.
- Wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work in Melbourne, Florida; employees work primarily onsite.
- The role is a U.S.-based position and candidates may be required to attend some 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.