Avionics Software Architect Lead (DO-178)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design and lead avionics systems software. This role requires extensive experience in software architecture design, DO-178 certification experience, and the ability to lead technical projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in C++ and experience in aerospace environments. The position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $132,400 to $251,600 annually.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 10+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years with an Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to information.
• Proven experience in aerospace or safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of core software components.
• Drive technical direction for safety-critical software.
• Define and manage software requirements across systems.
• Develop software using modern C++ and object-oriented principles.
• Own DO-178 certification artifacts and lead certification efforts.

Skills

C++

DO-178 certification

Software architecture design

Technical leadership

Education

STEM degree with 10 years experience or Advanced Degree with 7 years experience

Tools

VxWorks

GIT

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Prattwhitney in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design and lead avionics systems software. This role requires extensive experience in software architecture design, DO-178 certification experience, and the ability to lead technical projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in C++ and experience in aerospace environments. The position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $132,400 to $251,600 annually.