Junior Software Engineer, Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer I to grow in a safety-critical avionics environment. You will develop core software components, libraries, and tooling, working across the software lifecycle with cross-functional teams to meet civil/military certification requirements.

You will gain exposure to system-level design, modern C++ practices, and DO-178 certification artifacts while contributing to high-impact aerospace programs with opportunities for travel and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
• Experience/exposure supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts)

Responsibilities

• Develop the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
• Willing and Able to travel as required (domestic and international < 10%).

Skills

Software architecture

Libraries

Platform components

Aerospace safety-critical

DO-178 experience

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

RTX in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer I to grow in a safety-critical avionics environment. You will develop core software components, libraries, and tooling, working across the software lifecycle with cross-functional teams to meet civil/military certification requirements.

You will gain exposure to system-level design, modern C++ practices, and DO-178 certification artifacts while contributing to high-impact aerospace programs with opportunities for travel and relocation support.