Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Overview

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering – Cedar Rapids, IA.

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

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Computer, Software, 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.
• Alternatively, master’s degree (or equivalent) in the same fields and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in Aerospace/Defense.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in development and certification of safety‑critical Flight Deck Avionics software.
• Minimum 5 years of software engineering project management experience, leading scrum teams, reporting project data for cost and schedule, working with certification authorities, and leading or attending SOI audits.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes such as TSO, DO‑178 B/C, DO‑160.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (Software, Systems, Hardware, Mechanical).
• U.S. Person or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.