Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Rockford, IL. This is a hybrid position; must work 3 days per week in the Rockford, IL office and can work remotely within the U.S. 2 days per week. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. What YOU will do Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities. Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function. Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities. Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.

Requirements

Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries would be acceptable.
Must possess at least 5 years of experience with embedded C programing.
Must possess at least 3 years of experience with leading medium to large software engineering teams.
Must possess at least 3 years of experience with industry standards for the full software engineering lifecycle of safety critical systems such as DO-178C.
Must possess at least 3 years of experience with software development for Generator or Bus Power Control Units.
Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.