RTX

2 weeks ago

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

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Job Summary

Develop and guide the embedded software lifecycle for aerospace safety-critical systems, including planning, design, verification, and certification. Create build, control, diagnostic, and logical/mathematical solutions, conduct multidisciplinary research, and collaborate with equipment designers. Lead teams and provide technical training and oversight while ensuring compliance with standards such as DO-178B/C and protecting novel ideas through IP processes. Work onsite in Rockford, IL.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Own the embedded software development lifecycle (plan, design, verify, certify) for aerospace standards such as DO-178 with design assurance levels A to C.
•Design and implement build procedures supporting hardware and software product development.
•Design, develop, document, and test control and diagnostic systems with logical and mathematical solutions.
•Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers on electronic data processing systems for product/commercial software.
•Provide technical leadership, training, and oversight while ensuring hardware/software standards and IP protection for novel ideas.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 126,942 - 204,500 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kLong-term DisabilityFlexible SpendingEmployee AssistanceLearning BudgetParental LeavePaid LeaveHolidays

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field, with 8+ years progressive Software Engineering experience in aerospace/defense/automotive/medical; alternatively, master’s with 5+ years.
•5+ years of embedded C programming experience.
•3+ years leading teams of 10–20 people.
•3+ years applying industry standards across the full software engineering lifecycle for safety-critical systems (e.g., DO-178B/C).
•3+ years developing software for Generator or Bus Power Control Units.

Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefenseAutomotiveMedical

Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field

Skills:Technical leadershipCollaborationResearchProblem-solvingOversight

Tech Stack:CDO-178BDO-178C

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

RTX

Designs, manufactures, and services aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, missiles, and cybersecurity solutions for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Arlington, United States

Founded: 2020

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