RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their foundation software team. The role involves leading the development, certification, and sustainment of foundation software for safety-critical military applications.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes
- Define Development Plans: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits
- Guide Teams: 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
Requirements:
- Embedded C and Foundation Level Software Experience
- 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 and minimum 5 years of experience
- We value teamwork and team players, those who know how to work with others to accomplish a goal, and those who mentor and grow other engineers
- We value people who demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to learn and grow, tenacity in completing tasks and meeting commitments, and an ability to adapt to change
- We value people who show energy in their work
- We value proactive self-starters who build sound, collaborative relationships
- We value leadership in every role you have, the ability to guide people and break down barriers to success