Principal Software Engineer - Tactical Communications (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software, networking, and communications products in C/C++ and Rust.
- Lead work across requirements, implementation, test development, certification, and the full software development lifecycle.
- Develop tools and automated testing infrastructure supporting continuous integration and continuous development processes.
- Lead large initiatives, organize tasks for team members, and support timely delivery.
- Mentor and guide software developers on technical and process challenges.
- Support cost, schedule, and technical performance for mission-critical customer programs.
- Investigate complex problems, determine root causes, and implement solutions with minimal guidance.
Requirements
- Experience leading efforts across the full software development lifecycle.
- Experience developing software for communications or similar products.
- Experience with embedded software development.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, and/or Rust.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- An active U.S. Department of Defense clearance is preferred.
- Preferred qualifications include Linux development, Git and other version control systems, networking and communications protocols, multithreading, containerization, communications systems or software-defined radios, open systems architecture, and microservices for containerized environments.
- Preferred qualifications include applying patterns, data structures, and algorithms; working in Agile/Scrum environments; and designing solutions to complex problems with minimal guidance.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with relocation eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and optional insurance coverage.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees plus parental, adoption, and family-related leave benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, a separate employer retirement contribution, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Wellness, fertility, family planning, adoption assistance, autism, employee assistance, virtual doctor, childcare, eldercare, and second-opinion programs.
- The role offers an estimated base salary range of $107,500 to $204,500, excluding incentive compensation.
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.