Sr Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications - Active Secret Clearance; Onsite

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Employment Type:

Onsite.

Salary Range: $132,400 - $251,600 USD (based on experience).

• Drive Embedded Software Engineering Excellence:
  Demonstrate expert proficiency in embedded C/C++ and Python throughout all phases of software development, ensuring high‑quality, reliable solutions that meet both functional and performance requirements.
• Lead Technical Proposals and Program Cost Estimations:
  Take ownership of leading the development of technical proposals, including detailed program‑level cost estimates, during the bid and proposal cycle, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions that align with project goals.
• Lead and Coordinate Software Execution for Small Teams:
  Lead and manage the execution of software development for smaller teams, ensuring technical quality, alignment with program cost and schedule, while fostering a collaborative and results‑driven environment.
• Translate Customer Requirements into Comprehensive Solutions:
  Leverage your expertise to translate customer requirements into end‑to‑end system solutions, addressing technical, schedule, and cost constraints while ensuring the solution is practical, scalable, and meets client needs.
• Manage Program Cost, Schedule, and Risk:
  Estimate, track, and communicate program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and risk, in alignment with earned value management, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Proactively Identify and Mitigate Risks:
  Use your technical expertise and best practices to identify potential risks and issues early in the development process, taking proactive measures to mitigate problems and maintain program success.

• You will have the opportunity to learn and grow knowledge within the Cross Domain Solutions & gain niche skills, enabling you to be unique in all you do.
• You will gain valuable experience & an opportunity to lead, including roles such as Subject Matter Expert, Scrum Master, Product Owner, CAM, and Software Lead.
• You can take flight to becoming a subject matter expert, architect, and leader in CDS.

• Experience with Embedded Development using object‑oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• Experience with multi‑threaded real‑time embedded applications.
• Prior experience leading proposals and bidding exercises utilizing the SEER parametric estimation tool.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Ability to take on the role of Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• TCP/IP network applications development experience.
• UML experience.
• Background and/or knowledge of cross domain solutions.
• Technical leadership skills to drive design, implementation, and testing for large features.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Eligible for relocation.
• And more.

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.