Principal Software Engineer - Air Traffic Systems (Onsite)

RTX•Fullerton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Connected Aviation group offers an exciting opportunity to join our elite Air Traffic Systems (ATS) team as a Principal Software Engineer. This is your chance to contribute to the cutting-edge Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS) developed by the FAA, a pivotal element in the transition from ground-based to satellite-based navigation. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of both operational and test software, playing a crucial role in advancing the FAA’s satellite navigation roadmap and ensuring the safety of civil aviation.

Requirements

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
Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the Software Engineering field, specifically within a Unix/Linux environment, with expertise in C Programming, structured programming, and the full software development lifecycle.
Must have prior experience with Embedded and/or Real-Time Safety Critical software development, demonstrating your ability to handle critical and high-stakes projects.
Must have prior experience in software testing (Unit Test, Integration Test, System Test, etc.) and source code debugging, including the use of debuggers, to ensure thorough and effective software quality assurance.
Must have prior experience in source code configuration management systems such as ClearCase/ClearQuest, Jira, or BitBucket/Git, as well as requirements management systems like DOORS, to manage and streamline development processes efficiently.
U.S. citizenship is required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with C99 dialect of C, Python, SQL, MATLAB, bash/ksh/Perl scripting.
Prior experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), especially kernel development.
Prior experience with VxWorks Operating Systems.
Prior WAAS Experience and/or familiarity with WAAS processes and procedures.
Prior knowledge of safety-critical software requirements/DO-178B standards.
Cost Account Management (CAM) certification.

Responsibilities

You will lead and participate on software teams designing, developing, and testing real-time safety-critical operational software, including non-operational tools development.
You will collaborate with the software and leadership teams to support cost and schedule objectives, ensuring project goals are met efficiently.
You will support both formal and informal software integration and test activities, contributing to the seamless deployment of software solutions.
You will assist in software qualification testing to meet DO-178B standards for requirements-based verification and robustness testing, ensuring compliance and quality.
You will update software process documentation and work instructions to align with DO-178B standards and company processes, maintaining accurate and current documentation.
You will revise documentation related to test, verification, and design activities to ensure all aspects of the software development life cycle are well-documented and up to date.

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!