Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging control and diagnostic systems of Avionics Safety Critical Embedded Software. The position requires conducting multidisciplinary research and collaborating with programs and projects in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for datalink and aircraft communication systems. The engineer will also develop project plans with cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities, determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities, ensure hardware and software standards are met, design and implement build procedures, ensure compliance with DO-178B/C standards, and apply scientific principles to innovate and implement technologies. The Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors, and fire protection for commercial and military customers, ensuring safe travel and connectivity.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry.
OR at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry.
At least 5 years of experience with development, verification, and certification of Real time embedded Software and/or Flight Deck Avionics Systems.
At least 5 years of experience with capturing requirements in a requirements management tool, such as DOORs or JAMA.
At least 5 years of experience with following processes and standards related to the development of software (such as DO-178B/C).
At least 3 years of experience working on project plans for the programs or end users with cost and schedule with risk and opportunities.
At least 3 years of experience working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems of Avionics Safety Critical Embedded Software.
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with programs and projects in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for datalink and aircraft communication systems.
Develop the project plans for the programs or end users with cost and schedule with risk and opportunities.
Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
Ensure compliance with DO-178B/C standards to meet the certification objectives.
Apply scientific principles to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees across datalink and aircraft communications.