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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Foundation Software Engineering (Remote) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Hardware Interface Design, Integrated Development Environments, Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case, VxWorks, Integration Tests, DO-178B - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-130--5350-C-Ave-NE--BLDG-130/Senior-Software-Engineer---Foundation-Software-Engineering--Remote-_01865277 ## About the Role This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field * C/C++ programming experience, preferably in a real-time, embedded software. * 2+ years' experience leading a software team through a development process. * 8+ years identifying complex problems, evaluating options, and developing solutions for software executing on real-time operating systems. * 8+ years' experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and development of solutions., * 2+ years DO-178B experience (DAL A or B preferred) * 2+ years' experience with real-time operating systems (VxWorks or LynxOS) * 8+ years' experience with software engineering processes and procedures, including writing software requirements, software design and implementation, functional and integration testing, writing test cases and test procedures, and software delivery support. ## Description * You will lead the design, development, and maintaining of flight-critical embedded software for military and commercial aviation solutions and avionics products. * You will utilize embedded Linux operating systems, C/C++ code, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interface tools, simulations, and integrated development environments in creative ways for this new product. * You will specify requirements, implement software, develop test procedures, perform verification, and complete artifacts for certification. * You will take ownership of the technical, schedule, and cost aspects of team tasks and complete work in accordance with the project plan while assisting others in task planning and execution. * You will contribute to the development of a project plan, including estimating task size, working dependencies, and discovering risks and opportunities. * You will participate in, and potentially lead, an engineering team by organizing tasks, coordinating team efforts, asking questions, communicating status, raising issues, brainstorming ideas, helping others, practicing active listening, and promoting a collaborative environment. What You Will Learn: * You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the avionics industry. * You will learn all phases of the software product life cycle from requirements through to verification, while employing the company software engineering processes to produce high quality products. * You will learn the artifacts and aspects of product certification required by federal agencies. * You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry. ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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