About the position
Ready to put your experience to work on something that truly makes an impact? We’re looking for an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the way on a cutting-edge new program, leveraging emerging technologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This Principal Software Engineering role is part of the DAS/FM&C department within the Avionics business unit at Collins Aerospace. We’re seeking a driven and talented engineer to join our Software Engineering team, focused on delivering advanced display solutions to a global customer base, primarily within military markets. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape the architecture of next-generation avionics displays while building a broad professional network across the Avionics organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, cross-functional development teams, and program management, giving you exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Perform as an architect to select and develop the right display solutions for on-going pursuits.
- Develop design approaches for display software solutions.
- Develop product line roadmaps and influence new technology usage on executing programs.
- Develop innovative design approaches that meet customer requirements, cost targets, and product line objectives.
- Support teams of software and systems engineers to develop, integrate and release displays software products.
- Act as primary displays technical points of contact for our programs.
- Manage cost account responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience with software design and development processes.
- Familiarity with Python scripting.
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to the expectations and processes of our various customers.
- Experience with DO-178 or similar certification-based development processes.
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 including 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.
