Principal Software Engineer - Advanced System Tools (Onsite)
RTX Corporation4 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics systems.
- Direct technical execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software.
- Develop and manage software requirements, including decomposition and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Own certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables, and support certification activities.
- Engage with customers and regulatory authorities during certification efforts.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews across the software lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
- Experience leading technical execution of projects, engaging customers, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Preferred experience with DO-178 development and certification activities, including requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
- Preferred experience with cross-functional engineering and program teams delivering complex integrated solutions.
- Preferred experience with C++ and VxWorks.
- Preferred experience with cloud-based development environments such as AWS and AI-based tools or development practices.
- Preferred experience writing high-level and low-level requirements, test cases, and automated test procedures.
- Preferred experience with civil certification under DO-178 at DAL A.
- Preferred experience designing and developing avionics tools, aircraft applications, or middleware.
- Familiarity with revision-control concepts and tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.
- U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program or contract.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional supplemental insurance programs.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, autism benefits, fertility and family-building support, and employee assistance services.
- Wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with relocation eligibility.
- The role is a U.S.-based position and may require in-person interview steps.
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.