Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted:

• Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
• Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
• Determine end‑user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience in Development and certification of Safety critical Flight Deck Avionics software.
• Must possess at least 5 years of software engineering project management experience with leading scrum teams, project data reporting for cost and schedule, working with Certification authorities, attending and/or leading SOI audits.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Avionics regulatory and Certification requirements and processes such as TSO, DO-178 B/C, DO-160.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams such as Software, Systems, Hardware, and Mechanical.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

The salary range is $ to $ USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.