RTX · 3 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will develop and enhance embedded Linux software systems, contributing to innovative solutions for military communications and processing systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package (BSP) for a wide variety of hardware boards
Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems
Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues
Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware
Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction
Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits
Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status
Qualification
Required
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
Proficiency with embedded C/C++
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required
Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
Experience with embedded Linux device drivers
Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark
Preferred
Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot
Experience in developing and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems
Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps
Experience with industry cost estimation tools such as SEER-SEM
Able to demonstrate communication skills and an ability/desire to work in a team environment, establishing collaborative working relationships with peers and co-workers
Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule and contribute to a positive work environment
Able to produce exemplary results on the projects and teams they collaborate with
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
Eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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