Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Platform and Foundation (Onsite)
RTX Corporation1 month ago
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded platform software for legacy and NextGen programs.
- Provide technical direction across pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, certification, and sustainment phases.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and SoC/MPSoC design teams to define hardware-software interfaces and architectural decisions.
- Define development plans and ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements.
- Lead certification efforts through audits and ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
- Lead engineers ranging from entry level to highly experienced through the software development lifecycle.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and project management information.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and 8 years of relevant experience, an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- Expertise in Embedded C and platform-level software development, including a strong background in networking.
- Experience with RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, LynxOS, or similar systems in safety-critical avionics applications.
- Preferred experience with avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
- Preferred ability to lead teams through the full software development cycle in a regulated industry, ideally on avionics software projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and optional insurance programs.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, separate retirement contributions, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, and Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family planning, and adoption assistance benefits.
- Wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions, and virtual and second-opinion healthcare services.
- Child and elder care services and other family support programs.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the application window is expected to remain open approximately 40 days from posting.
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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.