Senior Principal Software Engineer - Avionics Simulation (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test applications that simulate avionics sensor behavior.
- Debug laboratory issues, determine root causes, and propose potential solutions.
- Collaborate and network effectively with teammates, management, and customers.
- Provide program leads with budget and schedule data for the CSE work on assigned programs.
- Help shape and advance the avionics simulation platform.
- Travel approximately 5–10% as needed.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience with C and C++ programming languages.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Experience with Agile development frameworks, including Scrum and sprints.
- Strong written and oral communication skills preferred.
- GUI design or implementation experience preferred.
- C# programming experience preferred.
- Familiarity with migrating applications between operating-system and hardware architectures preferred.
- Earned Value Management experience preferred.
- Must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional insurance coverages.
- Parental, birth, adoption, and adoption assistance benefits.
- Health, fertility, family-planning, autism, wellness, counseling, and employee assistance programs.
- Virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with possible relocation eligibility.
- The role is U.S.-based and may require in-person interview steps; approximately 5–10% travel may be required.
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.