Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Comms (Onsite)
About The Position
At Collins Aerospace, the Communication Systems teams are at the forefront of innovation, developing and delivering advanced embedded communication solutions for military forces globally. This role is for a Principal Software Engineer who will be instrumental in shaping the future of secure communications. The position involves working on software-defined radios, advanced networking, and state-of-the-art cryptographic systems to enable critical real-time communications, allowing pilots and soldiers to securely share voice, video, and data. The successful candidate will collaborate with leading engineers and industry experts, utilizing advanced technologies to expand the possibilities in secure communication. Contributions will directly support mission-critical operations worldwide, whether building upon existing systems or pioneering new innovations. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about solving complex challenges, eager to work on impactful systems, and driven to grow alongside top talent in the field.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience in the full software development lifecycle
- 5 years of experience with embedded software development
- 5 years of experience in C++ or C
- Experience with Linux development environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rust
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- Experience with multithreading
- Experience with networking and communications protocols
- Experience with software containerization
- Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
Responsibilities
- YOU will architect cutting-edge embedded software and communication products
- YOU will lead large efforts in complex, multi-threaded embedded software in C, C++ and Rust
- YOU will drive project success by serving as an expert to requirements, implementation, test development, and certification
- YOU will lead initiatives and teams
- YOU will guide your team, supporting cost, schedule and technical performance
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
- Eligible for relocation
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
