Principal Software Engineer — Avionics Core Systems

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to design innovative avionics software and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires leading technical execution, leveraging extensive experience in software architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in safety-critical software development. Benefits include generous health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in aerospace or safety-critical software environments.
• Ability to lead technical execution and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of avionics software components.
• Manage software requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support DO-178 certification efforts and produce necessary artifacts.

Skills

C++

DO-178 certification

Software architecture design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

VxWorks

Git

Jira

Job description

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to design innovative avionics software and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires leading technical execution, leveraging extensive experience in software architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in safety-critical software development. Benefits include generous health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans.