Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for Avionics? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise can make a real difference? At Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, we're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our foundation software team. You'll be leading the development, certification, and sustainment of foundation software for safety-critical applications. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the impacts to foundation software due to hardware obsolescence and customer driven changes to fielded products. The scope of this effort includes military avionics components utilizing PowerPC based systems using LynxOS-178 operating system. These components include ethernet nodes, commercial and high integrity ethernet switch modules. This role requires the ability to analyze requirements, software, and open problem reports. This role will also require you to manage small development teams when software updates are required. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of Avionics Platform solutions.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Embedded C and Foundation Level Software Experience.
Nice To Haves
- We value teamwork and team players, those who know how to work with others to accomplish a goal, and those who mentor and grow other engineers.
- We value people who demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to learn and grow, tenacity in completing tasks and meeting commitments, and an ability to adapt to change.
- We value people who show energy in their work.
- We value proactive self-starters who build sound, collaborative relationships.
- We value leadership in every role you have, the ability to guide people and break down barriers to success.
Responsibilities
- Lead Projects: You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
- Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
- Define Development Plans: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
- Guide Teams: You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
- Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.
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
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
