Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

RTX
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$133,494.0 - $164,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Electronic Data Processing Embedded Software Python (Programming Language) Commercial Software Software Engineering Product Software Implementation Methods Model-Driven Development Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology DO-178B

Job description

  • Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
  • Determine end user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
  • Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
  • Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
  • May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
  • May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.
  • Includes control modeling (model based design).

Requirements

  • Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/ Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Avionics/ Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
  • Must possess at least 5 years of experience developing software using any of the high level programming languages in Safety Critical Embedded software development (e.g. C, C++, Python).
  • Must possess at least 5 years of DO-178B development experience.
  • Must possess at least 5 years of experience in Avionics industry.
  • Must possess at 2 years of experience leading a project.
  • Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Benefits & conditions

The salary range is $133,494.00 to $164,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

About the company

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:19 min

Advancing autonomous driving capabilities with specialized software talent

Katrin Lehmann Katrin Lehmann +1 · Coffee With Developers

2:25 min

Operating at unprecedented scale in the early days

Werner Vogels Werner Vogels · WWC Europe 2026

3:06 min

Moving from basic embedded software to system functionalities

Réka Leisztner Réka Leisztner · WWC 2025

3:51 min

Technical skills and collaborative mindsets for mobility engineering roles

Georg Kühberger +1 · LIVE

1:20 min

Identifying multi-disciplinary talent for developer experience engineering roles

Hazal Mestci +1 · Coffee With Developers

4:59 min

Protecting commercial software projects with fair source licensing

Scott Chacon · WWC 2024

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all