Senior Principal Software Engineer - Avionics Simulation (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is hiring for a position that focuses on developing avionics simulation applications. You will be expected to utilize your extensive experience in C/C++ and Python while working with a dedicated team of engineers.

The role requires strong communication skills and supports various programmatic efforts within the Collins Avionics branch of the company. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are provided, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience or 7 years with an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with migrating applications between OS and HW architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate avionics sensors' behavior.
• Aid the development team in debugging laboratory issues.
• Interact and network with teammates, management, and customers.

Skills

C/C++ programming languages

Python scripting

Agile Development Framework (Scrum, Sprints)

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Graphical User Interface (GUI) design

C# programming language

Job description

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate the behavior of avionics sensors to support the development and testing of Collins Avionics products.
• Aid the development team in the debugging of laboratory issues to determine root cause and propose potential solutions to the discovered problems.
• Effectively interact and network with teammates, management, and customers.
• Support the Program Lead(s) with budget and schedule data for the CSE work on a given program to help ensure the successful completion of a Collins Avionics program.
• Work with a team of dedicated engineers to help shape the future of the avionics simulation platform.
• 5-10% travel as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 7 years of experience.
• Experience with C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with Agile Development Framework (Scrum, Sprints, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) design/implementation.
• Experience with C# programming language.
• Familiarity with migrating an application between OS and HW architectures.
• Earned Value Management experience.

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.
• 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.

Salary range for this role is $132,400 - $251,600 USD.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

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.