Senior Principal Software Engineer - Core Services and Libraries (Hybrid)
RTX Corporation29 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the 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 DO-178 software.
- Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
- Produce DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables, and support certification efforts with customers and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews and collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Requirements
- 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 collaborating across engineering and program teams to deliver complex integrated solutions.
- Preferred experience with DO-178 development and certification, C++, VxWorks, high- and low-level requirements, test cases, automated test procedures, and Civil Certification DO-178 DAL A.
- Preferred experience with flight management systems, aircraft applications, or middleware.
- Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.
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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life insurance, disability coverage, and optional insurance programs.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning, autism, and employee assistance benefits.
- Wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, child and elder care services, and second-opinion medical services.
- Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite and offsite work; the role is based in Huntsville, Alabama and is eligible for relocation.
- Candidates may be asked to attend 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.