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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Software Engineer - Aircraft... - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Jamestown, ND, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Model-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD) - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000go694w ## About the Role + 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 + **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 + Experience in Software Engineering to include experience working various phases of the software development lifecycle. + Experience working in a collaborative team environment that requires communication with other engineering disciplines, Program, and external stakeholders + Mentoring experience with junior engineers + Experience with Software Development Using C/C++ Experience with DO-178 and Software Certification Qualifications We Prefer: + Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts + Experience with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies + Experience with DevOps and automated testing + Experience with Model Driven Development + Experience with software integration on custom hardware ## Description + Serve as technical leader for cargo software team, aligning efforts across engineering teams to ensure completion of capabilities within project lifecycle. + Coordinate with Systems Engineers to develop, mature and update software requirements. + Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies and ensure seamless program execution. + Support risk and opportunity management, schedule adherence, and cost control to meet program deliverables and financial objectives. + Contribute to the design and development of a Systems/Software architecture for the aircraft Cargo System., **Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. _Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._ At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. _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._ ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)