Software Engineer I, Core Services and Libraries (Onsite)

RTX•Davis, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX’s Collins Aerospace Core Systems & Libraries team is seeking a Software Engineer I to develop and support core software components, libraries, and tools for scalable, certifiable avionics platforms. The engineer will contribute to safety-critical aerospace systems across the software lifecycle, working with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards. The role is onsite in Huntsville, Alabama, and may require less than 10% domestic and international travel. The position offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, gain exposure to system-level design, and work on technologies shaping the future of aerospace. The engineer will develop expertise across the product lifecycle, from requirements and design through verification and delivery, while learning about DO-178 software certification and software product lines supporting multiple platforms and customers.

Requirements

A STEM degree is typically required.
Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
Experience or exposure supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities, such as requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C++ and VxWorks, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
Experience writing high-level and/or low-level requirements.
Experience writing test cases and automated test procedures.
Experience with civil certification under DO-178, preferably DAL A.
Experience designing and developing flight management systems, software, aircraft applications, or middleware.
Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as GIT, Subversion, and JIRA.

Responsibilities

Develop architecture and design for core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned with avionics system requirements.
Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software under DO-178.
Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
Develop DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
Perform certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
Travel domestically and internationally as required, less than 10%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Carrot health benefits for hormonal health, fertility, and family building.
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.
Relocation eligibility.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable factors and program terms.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.