Principal Software Engineer

• Computer Vision & AI

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-01-12
Country: United States of America
Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA - 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: None/Not Required
Salary Range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD

Requirements

Immigration Status

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here.

This role requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

About the Role

The Avionics Common Development Environment team is on a mission to drive digital transformation to avionics. This is the PERFECT position for a Principal level Software Engineer with a strong background in computer vision and artificial intelligence. You will serve as the focal subject matter expert in the application of our computer vision product across the organization as part of our avionics common development environment.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do

• You will be the focal for all technical decisions, design and implementation of capabilities related to our computer vision product
• You will lead the design and implementation of new capabilities for our computer vision product
• You will optimize existing capabilities
• You will set-up and own sandbox environments for technology incubation and development
• You will work across teams and departments to enable rapid onboarding of our technology
• You will mentor, train and onboard teammates
• You will be expected to be a self-starter, able to multitask and manage unplanned events
• You will use your organizational skills to keep track of everything
• You will use your effective communication skills to keep engineering peers, leadership and customers up to date
• You will lead a scrum team of engineers
• You will use your problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills to support the team mission

Education and Experience 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
• U.S. Person status is required

Qualifications Required

• Practical experience in all aspects/phases of the software engineering product lifecycle to include all phases of certification
• Experience with Dev SecOps, Cert DevOps, computer vision principles and practices
• Experience with: GitLab, Git, CMake, MinGW, LynxOS, Coverity, Artifactory, Docker, Vista
• Experience and/or knowledge of scripting languages: Python
• Experience with artificial intelligence training frameworks
• Experience with simulation environments ex: Vista, Core Sim
• Experience with API and server development such as flask and fastapi
• Experience with Agile development life cycle and best practices

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: 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!

About Avionics

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. We are creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at time.

Work Arrangement

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitat.