Senior Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead avionics software development for mission sensors, weapons, and IFF systems. You will translate requirements into robust software solutions, develop tests in Python, and support integration and verification in Agile teams.

The role emphasizes Ada/C development, software verification, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver reliable systems on-site in Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 7+ years of relevant software experience.
• Experience in Agile development teams.
• Experience in software requirements and design.
• Experience with Python for test automation and Ada/C development.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into software specifications and tests.
• Develop automated tests in Python and handle software integration.
• Verify software builds in lab environments and support verification events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Ada/C

Agile

DOORS

JIRA

System integration

Test automation

Engineering analysis

Education

B.S. in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

PREP

TLBD

ALM

Enterprise Architect

JIRA

Job description

RTX Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead avionics software development for mission sensors, weapons, and IFF systems. You will translate requirements into robust software solutions, develop tests in Python, and support integration and verification in Agile teams.

The role emphasizes Ada/C development, software verification, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver reliable systems on-site in Cedar Rapids.