Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Platform SW

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering seeks a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team who’s ready to make an impact. Our team solves defense customers’ toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating software solutions that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations. We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems. Here, you’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you're building on trusted systems or breaking ground on new innovations, your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations across the globe. This role will be an individual contributor with no direct reports. Join Collins Aerospace and help us connect the battlespace of tomorrow!

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
5+ years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-threaded real-time embedded applications
Prior experience leading proposals and bidding exercises utilizing the SEER parametric estimation tool
Experience with Agile development methodology
Experience architecting complex software solutions
Ability to mentor/execute the role of Scrum Master or Product Owner
Background and/or knowledge of cross domain solutions

Responsibilities

Lead Embedded Software Engineering Excellence: Spearhead the full lifecycle of embedded software engineering, from initial concept through development and deployment, ensuring innovative and efficient solutions at every phase
Drive Technical Proposals and Program Cost Estimation: Take ownership of leading and coordinating the creation of technical proposals, including detailed program-level cost estimates, during the bid and proposal cycle, ensuring competitive and accurate submissions
Architect and Design Software Systems: Lead software teams in defining and delivering robust software architectures and designs, with a focus on both technical excellence and alignment with program cost, schedule, and strategic goals
Translate Customer Requirements into Seamless Solutions: Ensure the seamless transformation of customer requirements into comprehensive, system-wide solutions that account for technical feasibility, timelines, and budget constraints, delivering optimal outcomes
Drive Program Performance Management: Utilize your expertise to estimate, track, and communicate program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and risk, ensuring alignment with earned value management and program goals
Proactively Identify and Mitigate Risks: Leverage your experience and industry best practices to identify potential challenges, proactively mitigate risks, and implement solutions that keep the program on track and within scope

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