RTX · 9 hours ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer – Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expRTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the software development of applications for avionics test solutions, collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines and guiding a team of engineers to ensure high standards of quality and safety.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers through all phases of the test software development lifecycle including requirements capture, design and dry coding, integrating with hardware and software components, software validation and verification
Help develop and implement new and improved processes for the software engineering discipline within Avionics Test Engineering
Enhance your technical expertise by mentoring a team of software engineers working across a portfolio of up to 15 projects
Refine and expand your leadership skills by guiding and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering collaboration, and driving technical success across multiple projects
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
Experience in writing software requirements, software design and implementation, functional and integration testing, writing test cases and test procedures, and software delivery support
Experience with ARINC standards such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664 and ARINC 661
C# programming experience
Preferred
Proficiency with modern software development best practices and configuration management tools
Demonstrated ability to lead a team through the full software development cycle in a regulated industry, preferably with experience in avionics software projects
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals
Ability to identify complex problems using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve complex issues and mitigate risks
Benefits
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, ID theft 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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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