Principal Software Engineer, Onsite

Prattwhitney; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Adoption Assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

RTX in California is seeking an onsite software engineer with a active DoD Secret clearance. You will contribute to multiple software tasks in C and Java within an agile team, ensuring high-quality code and secure practices.

Collaboration with SMEs and cross-functional teams is essential to deliver integrated solutions. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of relevant experience, a STEM degree (or advanced degree), and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with software
• Experience in C and/or Java software development
• Understanding of configuration control and collaborative development
• Experience in data analysis and problem solving
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility
• Degree in STEM or Advanced degree with relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple tasks in support of software development
• Collaborate in an agile environment
• Work with C code in a multithreaded environment or Java applications
• Improve code quality through code reviews and best practices
• Support integration and verification within automated test framework
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams for a unified solution

Skills

C programming

Java

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Simulink Test

VxWorks

VectorCAST

Job description

Role Type and Requirements

Role Type: Onsite. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do:

• Work on multiple tasks in support of software development
• Work collaboratively in an agile environment
• Work with C code in a multithreaded environment or Java applications
• Improve code quality by performing code reviews and good software practice
• Support integration and verification within our automated test framework
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams for a unified solution

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our subject matter experts and specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional integrated product team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in C software and/or Java
• Understanding of basic software development principles – configuration control, collaborative development, and formal processes
• Experience in performing data analysis and problem solving (e.g. anomaly investigation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required after the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with real-time multithreading, memory management and performance optimization
• Experience in software collaboration environments and secure coding practices
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing
• Experience in Simulink Test, requirements traceability, scripting, VxWorks, VectorCAST
• Experience with development of solutions to GPS Navigation Systems
• Experience with Hardware and Software Integration, Validation & Verification Testing, and Qualification Testing.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including 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
• And more!
• Eligible for referral bonus

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.