Principal Software Modernization Engineer

About the role

The Battle Management Software Department at RTX is seeking software engineers to support the development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for aircraft embedded software applications. This role involves working closely with other software engineers and systems engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.

Responsibilities

• Use and provide creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems.
• Work closely with other software engineers and systems engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
• Support all aspects of a software development life cycle as a member of a multi-disciplined team.
• This includes supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.
• Provide technical leadership through mentorship, subject matter expertise, team leadership, and participation in proposal, design, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience in software requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Experience developing software in a Windows environment.
• Experience developing and testing software using C, C++, C#, Java, or closely related software languages.
• Experience with software systems design, integration, and management.
• Experience with creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns and the principles behind them.
• Experience utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience with Software Configuration Management principles, environments and tools such as GIT.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MS) preferred in a STEM discipline.
• Experience in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Experience in Unix/Linux computing environments.
• Experience developing requirements for software products.
• Experience working with CASE tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo, or similar UML/SysML modeling tools).
• Experience with automated software test tools.
• Developing WPF and working with UI architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVC, or MVP.
• Familiarity with VB6 / VBA or VB .NET.
• Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment using Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Familiarity with DO-178C software development life cycle development and processes.
• Able to work closely in a multi-discipline team daily.
• Strong Analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligible.
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Pay Range

$107,500 - $204,500 USD

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.