Principal Software Engineer

RTX

Principal Software Engineer developing full stack applications for aerospace aftermarket business. Collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and improve design decision-making process.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptNoSQLPythonReactSQLVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop full stack software applications in support of our aftermarket business
Execute the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software tools and workflows
Develop rapid proof of concept software solutions to benchmark new technologies
Iterate on software product requirements and design concepts
Collaborate and regularly communicate with team members and key stakeholders
Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure application infrastructure in a Cloud environment
Leverage software best practices and modern CI/CD tooling to develop and maintain high-quality code

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
8+ years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience
1+ years of experience in ANY of the following: Python, JavaScript, AWS, SQL, NoSQL
Hands on Cloud experience or certification, especially in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with JavaScript Frameworks such as React and Vue
Experience developing Python-based applications or workflows
Experience with database technology such as SQL or NoSQL
Experience architecting serverless or event-based applications
Experience working in an agile environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaScriptAWSSQLNoSQLReactVueCloud infrastructureCI/CDAgile

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrequirements analysisdesigndevelopmenttestingdeploymentmaintenanceproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceAWS certification