Principal Software Engineer; ONSITE

Principal Software Engineer

Date Posted:

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A, 1010 Production Rd, BLDG 150A (Fort Wayne, Indiana). Possible additional locations:
Cedar Rapids, IA;
Richardson, TX;
Largo, FL.

Position Type:
Onsite. U.S. Citizen required; U.S. government security clearance (Active Secret) required after day 1.

Salary: $107,500 – $204,500 per year.

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we are advancing the future of aerospace and defense through innovative technologies and mission‑critical solutions. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our engineering organization and help deliver innovative software solutions that support critical aerospace and defense missions, including secure communications, mission systems, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and more.

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative software solutions that support customer and business objectives.
• Lead and execute software engineering activities throughout the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, modernization, sustainment, and related engineering efforts.
• Develop, implement, and support software solutions, technologies, products, systems, and capabilities across a variety of mission areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, stakeholders, and engineering disciplines to define requirements, solve technical challenges, and deliver mission‑critical capabilities.
• Support the development of scalable, maintainable, reusable, and secure software solutions that meet program, customer, and operational requirements.
• Contribute to system integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting, test, and deployment activities to ensure high‑quality software performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Influence technical approaches, engineering solutions, and program outcomes through the application of software engineering expertise.
• May manage moderately sized projects, initiatives, and technical efforts and serve as a subject‑matter expert within the discipline.

• 10 years of relevant experience in software application, system, or solution development using C/C++, Java, or similar languages (or 7 years with an advanced STEM degree).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (Active Secret required).
• U.S. citizenship.

• Active or transferable Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with Linux, embedded software, real‑time operating systems, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe), automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure software development practices, software assurance methodologies, requirements analysis, systems integration, verification and validation.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), UML, SysML, software architecture and design, and requirements‑driven development methodologies.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical, safety‑critical, or regulated software development environments (e.g., DO‑178).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate lifetime income strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverage: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family‑planning resources.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• Relocation assistance; eligible for relocation.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.