Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Platform Software (AvPSW) Department is looking for a talented Principal Software Engineer to join our group creating cutting-edge technology. This exciting opportunity requires an individual who has skills and interests in software development, test, implementation and integration activities. This individual will work in the AvPSW department designing and developing platform software (operating systems, device drivers, board support packages, development tools) to support common computing platforms that are integrated into safety-critical processing and display applications.

As a member of our team, you will be involved in the design, development, verification and integration of real-time embedded safety critical software onto multiple operating systems and hardware platforms. Our embedded software is written in C and our automated test environment is written in Python. Experience in C is a must for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a focal for software integration activities on safety critical systems on multiple real-time operating systems.

• Design, develop, verify and integrate safety critical real time systems on multiple real time operating systems.

• Develop high-level software requirements for safety critical systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded software.

• Develop, coordinate, and conduct tests and debug complex systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

• Participate in developing software estimates for assigned area of work Mentor other software engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required

• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills for purposes of developing requirements and design documentation and proposing well thought out solutions to technical problems.

• Knowledge of software engineering processes and methodologies.

• Ability to follow the project's defined software process for development, verification and configuration management.

• Ability to collaborate with engineers and generate a positive team working environment. Willingness to learn and be flexible.

• In-depth experience with the C programming language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DO-178C software development practices.

• Ability to quickly acquire technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design of sophisticated architectural systems.

• Experience developing automated tests utilizing Python.

• Experience with real-time operating systems.

• Strong background in the development of low-level software and concurrent processing solutions.

This position is open to Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote candidates.

Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.