Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer – Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions in support of radar and Command and Control systems.
• Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance functionality, performance, and reliability of existing system baselines.
• Drive resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to quickly identify and fix defects while optimizing code performance.
• Provide technical leadership in an agile execution environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with systems, integration, and test engineers and others to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software components.
• Guide development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to enable efficient software delivery.
• Act as technical mentor and coach, delegating tasks and providing guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Represent the software team in program‑level discussions, providing technical expertise and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and advancing technical capabilities of the team.

• Advanced radar and Command and Control systems concepts, including real‑time, mission‑critical processing.
• Strategies for optimizing software performance and scalability in large, complex systems.
• Agile and Dev Sec Ops  best practices to improve software development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Leadership and mentorship techniques to foster collaboration and technical growth within the team.
• Cutting‑edge tools and technologies for building and maintaining mission‑critical software solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in C, C++, or Ada for software development, testing, and/or integration.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies such as Scrum, SAFe or Dev Sec Ops .
• Experience leading technical discussions and mentoring team members.
• Experience with debugging tools to identify and resolve software bugs and optimize code for performance.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance).

• Extensive experience with radar software development and/or radar concepts.
• Experience in missile defense programs and large, complex systems.
• Experience with tools such as Atlassian Suite (Bitbucket, Artifactory, JIRA, Confluence), Jenkins, Eclipse, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and pipelines, including experience with Dev Sec Ops .
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to coach and delegate work to junior engineers, fostering continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership experience within a team environment, driving creative solutions to complex technical problems.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules and relocation assistance as applicable
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to company and collective‑ bargaining agreements)

Estimated range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (depending on experience, location, education, training, and key skills)

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.