Hybrid Senior Principal Software Engineer

at RTX

• Job title: Senior Principal Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $132,400 - $251,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rockford, United States

About the role

• Senior Principal Software Engineer developing embedded flight software for Collins Aerospace. Collaborating with teams on electric power distribution systems and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment, including collaboration with remote team members, engaging in full life-cycle development (planning, requirements, design, verification, certification/qualification) of electric power distribution and conversion systems.
• Development is typically performed in C and certified to aerospace standards (DO-178B/C, Design Assurance Levels A–C).
• Lead, measure, and analyze software designs for equipment and products to ensure current and future business needs are met.
• Build and implement procedures used to support hardware and software product development activities.
• Operate equipment and computer systems for testing and software design to facilitate operations and ensure established objectives are achieved.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug control and diagnostic systems that incorporate logical and mathematical solutions.
• Lead and conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Collaborate with software discipline chiefs and technical teams to adhere to and implement DO-178B/C processes.
• Lead and participate in the Stage of Involvement (SOI) audit reviews with certification authorities.
• Perform timing, memory, and stack-usage analysis.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities and resolving issues related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
• Participate in Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) meetings to improve and adapt standard work and departmental practices.
• Ensure software standards are met.
• Design and implement build procedures that support hardware and software product development and use.
• Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use, as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience delivering information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead or contribute to complex technical projects, including coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Visio, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced or dynamic environment.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• And more!