Senior Software Engineer – Foundation Software Engineering

RTX

Senior software engineer developing flight-critical embedded avionics software for RTX, an aerospace and defense company. Leading software lifecycle, verification, certification, and engineering team execution.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and development of flight-critical embedded software, with a strong focus on C/C++ programming and real-time operating systems. Proven ability to manage technical, schedule, and cost aspects of projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality avionics products.

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C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded LinuxReal-Time Operating SystemsDO-178B ExperienceSoftware Engineering Processes

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentNetworking ProtocolsDevice DriversTest ProceduresVerificationCertification ArtifactsTask PlanningRisk IdentificationSimulationIntegrated Development Environments

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTask Organization

Tools & Technologies

VxWorksLynxOS

Industry Keywords

AvionicsMilitary AviationCommercial AviationSoftware Product Life CycleSTEM Degree

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of flight-critical embedded software for military and commercial aviation solutions and avionics products
Use embedded Linux, C/C++, networking protocols, device drivers, hardware interface tools, simulations, and integrated development environments
Specify requirements, implement software, develop test procedures, perform verification, and complete certification artifacts
Own the technical, schedule, and cost aspects of team tasks while assisting with task planning and execution
Contribute to project plans by estimating task size, identifying dependencies, and discovering risks and opportunities
Participate in and potentially lead an engineering team by organizing tasks, coordinating efforts, communicating status, raising issues, brainstorming, and supporting collaboration
Work through all phases of the software product life cycle from requirements through verification
Apply software engineering processes to produce high-quality avionics products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
C/C++ programming experience, preferably in real-time embedded software
2+ years of experience leading a software team through a development process
8+ years identifying complex problems, evaluating options, and developing solutions for software executing on real-time operating systems
8+ years collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, and development of solutions
U.S. Person status required, including U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status
DO-178B experience, preferably DAL A or B
Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks or LynxOS
Experience with software engineering processes and procedures, including software requirements, design and implementation, functional and integration testing, test cases, test procedures, and software delivery support
Security clearance is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs