Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Platform and Foundation (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for Avionics? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise can make a real difference? At Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, we're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our platform software team. You'll be leading the development, certification, and sustainment of platform software for safety-critical commercial and military applications. In this role, you'll guide a team of talented engineers, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of Avionics Platform solutions.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in Embedded C and platform level software development, with a strong background in networking.
- Prior Experience with RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, LynxOS or similar RTOS and an understanding of their application in safety-critical avionics systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team through the full software development cycle in a regulated industry, preferably with experience in avionics software projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on software solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded platform software supporting both existing legacy systems and NextGen programs.
- Provide technical leadership for Platform Software, supplying technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and SoC/MPSoC design teams to define hardware–software interfaces and drive architectural decisions.
- Ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
- Help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
- Lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.
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
- Relocation assistance
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
