Senior Principal Software Engineer

RTX; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan that includes an

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Plan, including up

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer for the Strategic Communication Software Engineering Department in Largo, Florida. This on-site role requires a current DoD security clearance and candidates must be U.S. citizens.

The position covers full lifecycle software development from architecture to testing and field support, with collaboration across disciplines and mentoring of junior engineers. A STEM degree and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain one before start.
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle and multiple phases.
• Experience in technical or team leadership roles.
• Proficiency with ADA, C/C++, Java; RTOS and embedded programming.
• Linux experience; real-time OS such as VxWorks preferred.
• UML/OOAD application and strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle development from architecture to field support.
• Collaborate in cross-disciplinary, agile product teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive high engineering maturity practices.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Embedded software

Linux

UML/OOAD

Agile

Mentoring

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

SysML

Versal

Job description

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.

The Strategic Communication Software (SW) Engineering Department has an opportunity for a talented Sr Principal Software Engineer to join our team. This position will be onsite in Largo Florida and requires a current secret DoD clearance.

Full-time on-site position.

What You Will Do

• Participate in collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile software development techniques
• Responsible for the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support
• Work and learn the highest software engineering process maturity level as recognized by the Software Engineering Institute

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in Software Engineering to include experience working various phases of the software development lifecycle
• Prior experience in a technical or team leadership role, such as SW Architect, SW Lead etc
• Experience with Software Development Using ADA, C/C++, Java
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded programming, processor/board architecture and design
• Working knowledge of Linux, VxWorks or other Real time operating systems
• Applied experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/D)
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment that requires communication with other engineering disciplines, Program, and external stakeholders
• Mentoring experience with junior engineers
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience

We Prefer

• Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Experience with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Experience with DevOps, Jenkins and automated testing
• Experience with Model Driven Development (MDD)
• Experience with software integration on custom hardware FPGA interfaces (memory mapped and SW/FW messaging) experience
• Working experience with Microservice Architectures and Containerized Applications
• Versal (ARM assembly) knowledge
• Performance optimization experience
• CORBA messaging experience
• Experience with TCP/IP, UDP/IP messaging, and client/server architecture
• Scripting language (e.g. Python)

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
• 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

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 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.