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RTX · 3 days ago

Principal Engineer Software C++ & CICD (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to design and deliver mission-critical avionics software for commercial and military aircraft. The role involves developing high-performance C++ applications on Linux platforms and building CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications on Linux platforms
Solve complex system challenges using strong data structures, algorithms, and OOD principles
Develop and optimize multi-threaded and concurrent software components
Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Use Git and modern branching strategies for effective source code management
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
Support test automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

C++LinuxCI/CD pipelinesData structuresAlgorithmsObject-oriented designMulti-threaded systemsGitTest automationAgile methodologiesPythonNetworking protocolsSafety-critical systems

Required

10–14 years of overall software development experience
10+ years of strong, hands-on C++ development experience
Proven expertise with Linux OS and command-line tools
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience building multi-threaded and concurrent systems
9+ years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy automation)
Hands-on experience with Git or similar version control systems

Preferred

Experience with Robot Framework for test automation
Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
Exposure to Agile development methodologies
Understanding of networking protocols
Experience with safety-critical, embedded, or aerospace systems

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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Group Life, Health, and Personal Accident Insurance
18 days vacation + 12 days contingency leave
Employee Scholar Program
Strong work-life balance culture
Car lease program
National Pension Scheme (NPS)
Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
Fuel, maintenance, and driver benefits

Company

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.

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (5)
2021 (4)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.2M
Key Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
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Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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