RTX

Part-time Principal Software Engineer – Connected Aviation

RTX

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: WyomingUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Architect, design, and lead the development of mission-critical software systems supporting global aviation communication networks
  • Serve as a technical authority for air-ground and ground-ground communications, command and control systems, logging, test frameworks, and OS/hardware customization
  • Define and guide software architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, availability, security, and long-term maintainability
  • Lead technical planning, estimation, and execution across multiple projects, influencing scope, resources, and schedules
  • Mentor and technically guide software engineers, setting engineering standards and best practices across teams
  • Collaborate across disciplines (systems engineering, performance, network engineering, cybersecurity, and system acceptance) to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments, including root cause analysis for complex system issues
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and software quality across the organization

Requirements

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, OR Advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex software development efforts across the full product lifecycle
  • Experience working in team-based environments using disciplined development processes
  • Proven ability to lead software estimation, planning, and technical execution for teams of 3+ engineers
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
software architecturesoftware developmentscalabilityavailabilitysecurityroot cause analysistest frameworksOS customizationcommand and control systemsair-ground communications
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingtechnical guidanceplanningestimationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement