Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a Principal Engineer in Software Engineering. The role involves designing and developing control and diagnostic systems for avionics software, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems of Avionics Safety Critical Embedded Software
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with programs and projects in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for datalink and aircraft communication systems
Develop the project plans for the programs or end users with cost and schedule with risk and opportunities
Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition
Ensure hardware and software standards are met
Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use
Ensure compliance with DO-178B/C standards to meet the certification objectives
Apply scientific principles to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees across datalink and aircraft communication
Ensure novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer in the Aerospace/Defense industry. In the alternative, must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in the Aerospace/Defense industry would be acceptable
Must possess at least 5 years of experience in Development and certification of Safety critical Flight Deck Avionics software
Must possess at least 5 years of software engineering project management experience with leading scrum teams, project data reporting for cost and schedule, working with Certification authorities, attending and/or leading SOI audits
Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Avionics regulatory and Certification requirements and processes such as TSO, DO-178 B/C, DO-160
Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence, and/or Microsoft Project
Must possess at least 5 years of experience working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams such as Software, Systems, Hardware, and Mechanical
Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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