Principal Engineer, Software Engineering Life Cycle (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of new capabilities for Software Certification DevOps and Common Test pipelines.
- Optimize existing software solution capabilities.
- Work across teams and departments to enable rapid onboarding of certification DevOps technology.
- Mentor, train, and onboard teammates.
- Track work, manage unplanned events, and communicate updates to engineering peers, leadership, and customers.
- Support the team mission through problem solving, decision making, and teamwork.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experience with all phases of the software engineering product lifecycle, including certification.
- Preferred experience with DevSecOps and GitLab, Git, CMake, MinGW, LynxOS, Coverity, Artifactory, Docker, and Vista.
- Preferred scripting experience with Python, Robot, and Lava.
- Preferred experience with software harness testing and adaptation tools such as PySMART and Rapitest.
- Preferred experience using AI technology for automation enhancements, writing detailed technical documentation, and applying Agile development practices.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access 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, separate employer retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life and disability insurance, optional pet, home, auto, legal, identity theft, and other supplemental coverages.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family planning, autism, employee assistance, wellness, virtual care, and dependent-care benefits.
- The role is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may be eligible for relocation.
- The application window is expected to close approximately 40 days after the September 17, 2026 posting date, subject to business needs.
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.