Senior Principal Software Engineer - Core Services and Libraries (Onsite)
RTX Corporation1 day ago
Davis, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics systems.
- Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software.
- Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Own and produce DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
- Lead and support certification efforts involving customers and regulatory authorities.
- 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
- Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
- Experience leading technical execution of projects, engaging customers, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working across cross-functional engineering and program teams on complex integrated solutions.
- Preferred experience with DO-178 software development and certification activities, including requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
- Preferred experience with C++ and VxWorks, high-level and low-level requirements, test cases, and automated test procedures.
- Preferred experience with civil certification under DO-178 DAL A.
- Preferred experience with Flight Management Systems, software, aircraft applications, or middleware.
- Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as GIT, Subversion, and JIRA.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate retirement contributions, and an optional Lifetime Income Strategy.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverages.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning, and autism benefits.
- Employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second opinions, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work in Huntsville, Alabama, with relocation eligibility; travel may be required.
- Additional benefits and incentive compensation may apply depending on the business unit and position.
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.