Principal Engineer Software C++ & CICD (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal coupons

Group Life Insurance

Health Insurance

12 days contingency leave

Employee Scholar Program

Car lease program

National Pension Scheme (NPS)

LTA

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Engineer to design and deliver mission-critical avionics software for commercial and military aircraft. You will work on the Information Management System (IMS), a platform for transferring, managing, and presenting aircraft maintenance data between ground systems and cockpit environments.

This role demands deep C++, Linux, and CI/CD expertise in high-reliability settings and a passion for aviation safety and performance.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of software development experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on C++ development.
• Extensive Linux OS and tooling knowledge.
• Experience building multi-threaded and concurrent systems.
• 9+ years with CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Git or similar VCS.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Robot Framework).
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of networking protocols.
• Experience with safety-critical, embedded, aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications on Linux.
• Solve complex system challenges using data structures, algorithms, and OOD principles.
• Develop and optimize multi-threaded and concurrent software components.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Use Git and modern branching strategies for effective source code management.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Support test automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tools

Robot Framework

Git

Python scripting

CI/CD

Linux

Multi-threading

Data structures

OO design

Networking protocols

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to design and deliver mission-critical avionics software for commercial and military aircraft. In this role, you will work on the Information Management System (IMS)—a sophisticated platform responsible for transferring, managing, and presenting aircraft maintenance and configuration data between ground systems and cockpit environments.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in C++, Linux, and CI/CD pipelines, who thrives in complex, high-reliability environments and is passionate about building software that directly impacts aviation safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications on Linux platforms
• Solve complex system challenges using strong data structures, algorithms, and OOD principles
• Develop and optimize multi-threaded and concurrent software components
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Use Git and modern branching strategies for effective source code management
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Support test automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10–14 years of overall software development experience
• 10+ years of strong, hands-on C++ development experience
• Proven expertise with Linux OS and command-line tools
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Experience building multi-threaded and concurrent systems
• 9+ years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy automation)
• Hands-on experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Good to Have Experience with Robot Framework for test automation
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of networking protocols
• Experience with safety-critical, embedded, or aerospace systems

Why Join Collins Aerospace?

• Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions.
• Our Avionics business delivers trusted navigation, communication, surveillance, and safety systems used worldwide.
• At Collins Aerospace, you will:
  • Work alongside industry-leading experts
  • Build technologies that protect lives and enable safer aviation
  • Grow your career while shaping the future of aerospace innovation
  • We are redefining aerospace—and you can be part of it.

Work Model Options

• Onsite: Primarily based at a Collins Aerospace facility
• Hybrid: A mix of onsite and remote work
• Remote: Primarily remote with occasional site travel

Benefits Snapshot

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meal coupons
• Group Life, Health, and Personal Accident Insurance
• 18 days vacation + 12 days contingency leave
• Employee Scholar Program
• Strong work-life balance culture
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
• Fuel, maintenance, and driver benefits

Additional Information

Background verification is mandatory for all India hires Drug screening required for Operations positions

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.