Principal Software Engineer - Tools and Enablement; Onsite

Job Details

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131, 5450 C Ave NE, BLDG 131

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Person

Required:

Yes (lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

Salary Range: 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD

The Next Generation Processing Foundational Software team is focused on the development of microchip solutions that can be applied across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety critical commercial and military applications. The foundation software team has an opening for an Enablement Lead. The Platform Software Enablement and Tools Lead is a key technical leadership role responsible for driving the strategy, development, and integration of the software platforms, tool chains, and automation capabilities that power modern engineering teams.

• Architect and lead delivery of the next-generation product line processing platform, spanning boot, application, and RTOS software.
• Ensure full compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards across development, verification, and release.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build efficient development processes and ensure successful platform implementation.
• Lead integration of DAL-A software into a Git Lab-based pipeline that supports the complete DO-178 lifecycle from planning to certification.
• Develop Docker images to ensure consistent environments across cloud and target hardware.
• Apply modern Cert Dev Ops  tools such as Git Lab Pipelines (or Bamboo/Jenkins), static analysis, coverage tools, requirements verification, and timing-analysis suites.
• Optimize and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve reliability, traceability, and development velocity.
• Design, debug, and document test solutions for product-line test environments.
• Debug avionics networking protocols.
• Oversee consistent configuration of test equipment.
• Build automation and test harnesses to accelerate verification and maintain automation.
• Develop and deliver training on processes, work instructions, and best practices for automated pipelines, test environments, and tooling.
• Support development and certification of TQL-5 tools.
• Drive standardization of test harnesses, development tools, and engineering processes.
• Create scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency.
• Leverage AI capabilities to enhance engineering productivity and optimize schedules.

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading tooling or software product development teams in a safety-critical or highly regulated environment.
• Experience with Cert Dev Ops  tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, or Git Lab.
• Expertise with automated tooling frameworks, virtualization, or containerized development environments such as Docker.
• Strong proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Proven experience with DO-178C DAL A certification processes and DO-330 tool qualification from early architecture through certification.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software development, real-time operating systems, or avionics processing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (A429, CAN, AFDX, Ethernet).
• Experience implementing AI-based tooling, workflow automation, or advanced scheduling/efficiency optimization.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages such as pet, home, auto, additional life, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program

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 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.