Date Posted:2026-06-18
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-382 ~ 420 Jan Davis Dr ~ DAVIS 382
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
What You Will Do- Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements
- Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178)
- Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems
- Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
- Own and produce DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables
- Lead and support certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities
- Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across the lifecycle
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives
- Willing and Able to travel as required (domestic and international
What You Will Learn- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of avionics and aerospace systems
- Build end-to-end expertise across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design through verification and delivery of safety-critical systems
- Develop a deep understanding of software certification (DO-178) and how world-class avionics products meet rigorous regulatory standards
- Learn how to design, scale, and sustain software product lines that support a wide range of platforms and global customers
Qualifications You Must Have - 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
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of projects, including customer engagement and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts)
- Experience working across cross-functional engineering and program teams to deliver complex, integrated solutions
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience with C++ and VxWorks.
- Experience writing High-Level and Low-Level Requirements.
- Experience writing Test Cases and Automated Test Procedures.
- Experience with Civil Certification DO-178 - DAL A preferred.
- Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Software, Aircraft Applications or Middleware.
- Familiar with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. GIT, Subversion, JIRA).
What We Offer- 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!
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
