Principal Software Engineer

RTX
Any Location, MA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions for programs such as the Army, Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance Model 2 (AN/TPY-2), Sea-Based X-Band Radar (XBR), Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR), Taiwan Surveillance Radar Program (SRP), and GLOBUS systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software solutions in support of radar and Command and Control systems. Analyze, implement, and test software modifications to enhance the functionality, performance, and reliability of existing system baselines. Drive the resolution of complex software trouble reports, leveraging debugging tools to quickly identify and fix software defects while optimizing code for performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have experience in C, C++, or Ada for software development, testing, and/or integration, and experience in agile software development methodologies, such as scrum, SAFe, or DevSecOps.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience in C, C++, or Ada for software development, testing, and/or integration
  • Experience in agile software development methodologies, such as scrum, SAFe, or DevSecOps
  • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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