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# Senior Software Engineer - Core Systems...

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Middleware, Software Engineering, Subversion, Test Case, VxWorks, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gohn84

## About the Role

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experienceoran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

 + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 + Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment

 + Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of tasks, including customer engagement and presenting stakeholders

 + Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts)

Qualifications We Prefer

 + Experience with C++ and VxWorks.

 + Experience writing High-Level and Low-Level Requirements.

 + Experience writing Test Cases and Automated Test Procedures.

 + Experience with Civil Certification DO-178 - DAL A preferred.

 + Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Software, Aircraft Applications or Middleware.

 + Familiar with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. GIT, Subversion, JIRA).



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