Principal Software Engineer - Processing Platform (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Embedded C and Platform Level Software Experience.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes is preferred.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and an understanding of their application in safety-critical avionics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through the full software development cycle in a regulated industry, preferably with experience in avionics software projects.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
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 platform software team. You’ll be leading the development, certification, and sustainment of platform software for safety-critical commercial and military applications. In this role, you’ll guide a team of talented engineers, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
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.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• 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.