Principal Software Engineer - Advanced System Tools (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help build the foundation of next-generation airborne software capabilities. The position is in the Advanced Systems Tools department, which develops development kits, virtual rigs, and test rigs that enable the development, integration, verification, and configuration of avionics products and platforms. The engineer will lead architecture and development of core software components, libraries, rigs, and tools for scalable, certifiable avionics platforms, working across the software lifecycle with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with civil and military certification standards. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires U.S. citizenship. Domestic and international travel may be required, at less than 10%.

Requirements

Typically requires 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.
Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components.
Experience leading technical execution of projects, including customer engagement and presentations to senior stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities, such as requirements, verification, or certification artifacts.
Experience working across cross-functional engineering and program teams to deliver complex, integrated solutions.
Experience with C++ and VxWorks.
Experience with cloud-based development environments such as AWS.
Experience with AI-based tools and development practices.
Experience writing high-level and low-level requirements.
Experience writing test cases and automated test procedures.
Experience with civil certification under DO-178 at DAL A.
Experience designing and developing avionics tools, aircraft applications, or middleware.
Familiarity with revision control concepts and tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned with avionics system requirements.
Provide technical direction and lead execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software, including work under DO-178, DO-254, and/or DO-330.
Develop and manage software requirements, including decomposition and traceability across complex systems of systems.
Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
Own and produce certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
Lead and support certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
Conduct and contribute to peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and lifecycle compliance.
Collaborate with engineering teams, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.
Travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 10%).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
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 coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave 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
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, depending on position level and other factors