Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
About The Position
Rockwell Collins Inc. is hiring a Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role executes functional strategies and operational plans for quality assessments and improvements in Engineering quality results. It addresses complex, undefined problems across functions, improves processes, and influences organizational practices across Quality and Engineering in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and customers. The position develops and implements functional strategies and operational goals aligned with organizational objectives. It conducts in-depth investigations into complex problems and designs research-driven solutions to systemic issues. The engineer leads new-product assessments and the creation and execution of processes and standards to improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance. The role also works with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies; presents data-driven findings and improvement plans to executives and external stakeholders; and mentors team members. National travel may be required up to once per year. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship. The company will not seek export authorization for this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or in a related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry; alternatively, a master’s degree or equivalent in one of these fields and at least 7 years of such experience.
- At least 7 years of experience applying RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, DO-331, ARP4754, and AS9100 to safety-critical aerospace software and hardware development.
- At least 7 years of experience evaluating software engineering lifecycle artifacts—including plans, requirements, design, code, verification, certification evidence, and quality records—for compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- At least 7 years of experience identifying technical and process risks, leading root-cause investigations, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and certification authorities.
- At least 5 years of experience performing independent software process assurance, lifecycle compliance assessments, audits, and certification readiness reviews for commercial aerospace programs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Execute functional strategies and operational plans for Quality assessments and improvements in Engineering quality results.
- Solve complex, undefined problems across functions, improve processes, and influence organizational practices across Quality and Engineering.
- Develop and implement functional strategies and operational goals aligned with organizational objectives, with measurable short- to medium-term impact.
- Investigate complex problems to identify root causes and design research-driven solutions to systemic issues.
- Lead new-product assessments and create and execute processes and standards that improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies to align quality standards, operational improvements, and project objectives.
- Present data-driven insights, systemic findings, and improvement plans to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide team members, support professional development, share best practices, and promote continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
