Principal Software Engineer- Embedded Comms, Active Secret ( Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Cedar Rapids to lead software development for communication, navigation, and radar systems. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to deliver technical solutions and requires both a STEM degree and significant experience in software development.

Offering comprehensive insurance benefits, vacation time, a generous 401(k) plan, and education reimbursements, this position mandates U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
• 5+ years experience in modern programming languages development.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software requirements, design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering professionals.
• Create and deliver technical presentations.

Skills

Software development in modern programming languages (C++, Java)

Linux environment

Rapid prototyping

Agile/SCRUM

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Platform Services Software Team

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137. Role type: Onsite. Security clearance: Secret, active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.

What You Will Do

• Participate in requirements, design, development and testing of software, including development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products.
• Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering.
• Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications.
• Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals.
• Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions.
• Collaborate closely across multi‑disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions.
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives.
• Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design‑to‑cost/manufacturability targets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 5+ years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Java) in a Linux environment.
• 5+ years experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Experience

• Embedded software development and software/hardware integration.
• Software defined radios (SDRs) or multi‑function radio frequency (MFRF) systems.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems.
• Object‑Oriented Design/Development and multithreading.
• Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices.
• Configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.).
• Software development, testing, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit and Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Eligible for relocation and other benefits.

EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD. (Representative estimate depending on experience).