Principal Software Project Engineer - Display Products (REMOTE)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remoto; USD 108.000 - 205.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Display Products. This remote role involves leading software teams on avionics display software across bare metal and RTOS environments, contributing to safety-critical systems.

You will drive project direction, certification activities, and process adherence while coaching engineers for growth and leadership opportunities.

Competenze

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of experience.
• Ability to lead software development teams and collaborate effectively.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, earned value management, and risk management.
• Ability to drive changes and best practices among peers.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Mansioni

• Lead Projects: serve as the software project engineer, providing management and technical direction across all program phases.
• Communicate progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and project information clearly.
• Ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace engineering processes and certifications.
• Help define development plans and ensure DO-178 and other certification requirements are met.
• Drive best practices to software teams and project execution.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers to grow into lead roles.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

STEM degree

Strumenti

DOORS

PREP

JIRA

Confluence

Descrizione del lavoro

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Are you ready to join a dynamic team in Cedar Rapids, IA as a REMOTE worker, working on cutting-edge Avionics displays for safety-critical commercial and military applications?

As a Principal Software Engineer in our Display Products Department, you will design, develop, and verify innovative display software solutions across multiple platforms, including bare metal applications and RTOS environments. Your work will contribute to the safety and efficiency of Avionics systems, making a significant impact on the industry.

What You Will Do

• Lead Projects: You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment. You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
• Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.
• Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
• Ensure Compliance: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
• Drive Best Practices: You will drive best practices to software teams and execution of software projects.
• Provide Guidance: You will provide guidance and coaching to engineers looking to grow as a lead, CAM, or PE.

What You Will Learn

• Leadership Skills: You will develop your ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
• Certification Processes: You will gain in-depth knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• Technical Expertise: You will enhance your understanding of flight deck displays, certification, and project execution within the Avionics organization.
• Exposure Across Organizational Boundaries: You will learn how we meet the needs of multiple Collins organizations and the differences in requirements and operations between these channels.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to lead software development teams and work effectively with others.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, earned value management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated the ability to drive changes and best practices to peers.
• Demonstrated success as a leader, including strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to think critically and understand the impact of decisions beyond the boundaries of the immediate problem.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Avionics Experience: Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes such as TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297, and APR4754A.
• Embedded C++ or platform-level software experience.
• RTOS experience.
• Experience using tools to manage engineering life-cycle data, such as DOORS, PREP, JIRA, and Confluence.

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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 195000 employees enable the company to operate as a edge