Principal Software Engineer - Tools and Enablement; Onsite

Platform Software Enablement and Tools Lead

Job Summary:

Lead the strategy, development, and integration of software platforms, tool chains, and automation capabilities that enable modern engineering teams to build, test, and deliver high‑quality avionics software.

• Product Line Development: Vision architect and lead delivery of 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.
• Automated Pipeline Integration: Lead integration of DAL‑A software into a Git Lab‑based pipeline that supports the complete DO‑178 lifecycle; develop Docker images for consistent environments; apply modern Cert Dev Ops  tools (Git Lab Pipelines, Bamboo/Jenkins, static analysis, coverage, requirements verification, timing‑analysis); optimize and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve reliability, traceability, and development velocity.
• Lifecycle Environment Maintenance: 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.
• Tools Development and Standardization: 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; leverage AI capabilities to enhance productivity and optimize schedules.

• Minimum Requirements: Degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or Advanced Degree and 5+ years leading tooling or software product development teams in a safety‑critical, highly regulated environment; experience with Cert Dev Ops  tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, Git Lab); expertise with automated tooling frameworks, virtualization, or containerised environments (Docker); strong automation scripting (Python, Bash); excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills;
  
  proactive continuous improvement mindset.
• Preferred Experience: DO‑178C DAL A certification processes and DO‑330 tool qualification from early architecture through certification; hands‑on embedded software development, real‑time OS, or avionics processing platforms; 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 and disability coverage, optional pet, home, auto, additional accident and critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits; fertility and family planning assistance; adoption assistance; autism benefit; employee assistance plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits via Doctor on Demand, 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, 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.