Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for its Applied Research and Technology directorate, which develops advanced communications, information assurance, and general-purpose processing systems for the Mission Systems product portfolio. The role works alongside FPGA, hardware, and systems teams to embed technology into products such as high-frequency and secure software-defined radios. The engineer will design, develop, and enhance a customized embedded Linux operating-system ecosystem, with ownership of areas such as the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support packages for a variety of hardware boards. The position also contributes to software design, coding, testing, delivery, support, integration, and root-cause analysis; prepares builds for simulation, reference platforms, and target hardware; and provides technical leadership by planning and coordinating project design-team work.
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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Proficiency with scripting languages, including Bash and Python.
- Proficiency with embedded C/C++.
- 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 a logic analyzer and Wireshark.
- An active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day 1.
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.
- Strong communication skills and the ability and desire to work in a team environment and establish collaborative working relationships.
- Adaptability, determination to accomplish tasks according to program schedules, and a commitment to a positive work environment.
- Ability to produce exemplary results on collaborative projects and teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously enhance the customized Linux operating-system ecosystem, maintaining ownership of 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.
- Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status.
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.
- 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.
- Fertility and family-planning benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Autism benefit.
- Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Wellness rewards program.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Child and elder care services.
- Second-opinion medical expert program.
- Relocation assistance for eligible employees.
- Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Eligible applicants may receive annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
