Senior Principal Software Engineer

RTX; Oklahoma; Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Zusammenfassung

RTX, Collins Aerospace in Largo, FL, seeks a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join our Strategic Communication Software team onsite. You will own the full lifecycle of secure software systems, work in cross-functional agile teams, and drive architectural decisions with senior engineers.

The role requires a current DoD security clearance, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with embedded software, UML/OOAD, and modern development practices in a collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required for eligibility for security clearance.
• Experience in software engineering across the lifecycle.
• Experience in a technical or team leadership role (e.g., SW Architect/Lead).
• Experience with ADA, C/C++, Java.
• Experience with RTOS, embedded programming, processor/board architecture and design.
• Working knowledge of Linux, VxWorks or other RTOS.
• Experience with UML and OOAD.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines and mentoring junior engineers.
• STEM degree with 10+ years of experience or advanced degree with 8+ years of experience.

Aufgaben

• Participate in cross-disciplinary integrated product teams, often using agile software development techniques.
• Own the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design through integration, test, and field support.
• Work toward the highest software engineering process maturity level as recognized by SEI.
• Full-time on-site position.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Java

Embedded systems

Team leadership

Mentoring

Linux

Ausbildung

STEM degree

Tools

UML

OOAD

RTOS

VxWorks

SysML

Jenkins

MDD

Jobbeschreibung

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382ST ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd ~ BLDG 400

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in engineering and proposal teams to successfully execute programs and prepare responsive proposals aimed at making the world a safer place. Come support those who provide us with all the freedoms we enjoy. Our commitment to providing an environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and growth opportunities are primary reasons engineers come to work at RTX.

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

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
• Full-time on-site position

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications 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:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 plann