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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Principal Engineer - Agile Software Development - CDS / Engine System Software P5 (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** East Hartford, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Regression Analysis, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Software, Software Verification - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CT-EAST-HARTFORD-ETC--400-Main-St--BLDG-ETC/Sr-Principal-Engineer---Agile-Software-Development---CDS---Engine-System-Software-P5--Onsite-_01865849 ## About the Role * Bachelors' Degree Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) * 10 years engineering experience or an advanced Degree with 7 years prior engineering experience. Qualifications We Prefer: * Solid track record of achieving results in a technical role. * Ability to work in a dynamic, high pressure engineering environment. * Prior experience developing software in an Agile framework. * Prior safety critical software development experience. * Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO178B. * Outstanding cross discipline communication skills. * Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design. ## Description The CDS organization is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, and results driven Senior Principal Engineer to join the Engine System Software organization. The qualified candidate will be responsible for: * Develop and/or lead software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework. * Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs. * Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs. * Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs. * Perform reviews of requirements and designs. * Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking. * Produce software requirement and design specifications. * Perform and/or lead software verification within the Agile Framework. * Conduct regression analysis to determine verification scope. * Develop / review software test descriptions with traceability to software requirements. * Develop and execute electronic bench test scripts. * Evaluate / review test results. * Execute robustness testing. * Execute low-level module/object testing. * Conduct/Produce Verification Reviews. * Participate in and/or lead Agile ceremonies. * Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking per Agile framework. * Potential to serve as Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager, and/or part of the Development Team., CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion. What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. 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