Principal Platform Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

4d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Software Engineer in Collins Aerospace’s Advanced Technology and Capabilities directorate, you will help develop advanced communications, information assurance, and general-purpose processing systems. The team develops technology for Mission Systems products, including high-frequency radios and secure software-defined radios that transmit data, voice, and imagery. You will work with FPGA, hardware, and systems teams to integrate advanced technology into those products. The role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing a customized Linux operating system ecosystem for varied hardware platforms. Areas of ownership may include the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package. You will contribute throughout the embedded Linux software lifecycle, from design and coding through testing, delivery, and ongoing support, and help investigate and resolve complex hardware-software problems.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; current Secret clearance is specified.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Proficiency with embedded C/C++.
Proficiency with scripting languages, including Bash and Python.
Experience with embedded Linux device drivers.
Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration.
Experience debugging and conducting root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzers and Wireshark.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems.
Experience packaging a custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
Experience developing and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems.
Development experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.
Experience with industry cost estimation tools such as SEER-SEM.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and continuously enhance a customized Linux OS ecosystem, maintaining ownership of areas such as the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package for a variety of hardware boards.
Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support of embedded Linux software systems.
Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
Prepare software builds for execution in simulation environments, on reference platforms, and on target hardware.
Use appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning benefits.
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.
Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
Potential eligibility for flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, and paid holidays.