Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•$126,942 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for software development life cycle (plan, design, verify, certify) embedded software per aerospace standards (DO-178 is typical, design assurance levels A to C). Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use. Design, develop, document, test and design control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. 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. Determine end-user needs by analyzing systems capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition. Innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions. Ensure hardware and software standards are met. Ensure novel ideas and implementation are captured and protected using applications IP processes and tools. Provide technical leadership, training, and oversight.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries.
OR at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries.
At least 5 years of experience with embedded C programming.
At least 3 years of experience with leading teams of 10-20 people.
At least 3 years of experience with industry standards for the full software engineering lifecycle of safety critical systems such as DO-178B/C.
At least 3 years of experience with software development for Generator or Bus Power Control Units.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for software development life cycle (plan, design, verify, certify) embedded software per aerospace standards (DO-178 is typical, design assurance levels A to C).
Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
Design, develop, document, test and design control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
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.
Determine end-user needs by analyzing systems capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
Innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.
Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
Ensure novel ideas and implementation are captured and protected using applications IP processes and tools.
Provide technical leadership, training, and oversight.