Principal Engineer – Software(DO-178B/C ,10 + Years)

Collins Aerospace; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal coupons

Health Insurance

Group Health Insurance

Vacation days (18)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in India is seeking a Lead Engineer - Software to design, develop, and verify middleware and platform software for safety-critical aerospace applications. You will work in a Hybrid model in Bangalore/Hyderabad with a focus on DO-178B/C compliance and rigorous software practices.

You will contribute to embedded software development, architecture, verification, and certification efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet stringent aviation standards and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Avionics, or another STEM field.
• Minimum 10 years of embedded software development experience in aerospace or safety-critical domains.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ (C++ preferred).
• Experience designing and developing embedded software, middleware, libraries, or platform-level components.
• Hands-on DO-178B/C software development and certification experience.
• Experience in software architecture, design, coding, integration, debugging, and verification.
• Experience creating software requirements, test cases, and verification procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in Agile cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop middleware, core software libraries, and platform software compliant with DO-178B/C.
• Define and develop high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Create software architectures and embedded components using OO principles.
• Implement, integrate, debug, and verify embedded software primarily in C++.
• Develop and execute software test cases, procedures, and automated scripts.
• Support verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Participate in design reviews and software quality assessments.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule.

Skills

C++

C

Embedded software

DO-178B/C

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/Avionics

Tools

Git

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Location:IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Date Posted:2026-08-04

Country:India

Location:IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type:Hybrid

About RTX

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, bringing together industry-leading businesses to help solve the toughest challenges in aviation and defense. Through innovation, advanced technologies, and a commitment to excellence, RTX delivers smarter, more connected, and more sustainable solutions that shape the future of aerospace.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our teams design and deliver innovative avionics, connected systems, interiors, and mission-critical technologies that make air travel safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Join us to work on next-generation aerospace technologies while building a rewarding career with a global organization.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Software to join our engineering team in Bangalore or Hyderabad. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and verify middleware, core software libraries, and platform-level software for safety-critical aerospace applications.

You will work in a collaborative Agile environment alongside talented engineers to build high-quality embedded software that meets the highest aerospace safety and certification standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge avionics and flight software solutions that power the future of aviation.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop middleware, core software libraries, and platform software compliant with DO-178B/C standards.
• Analyze, define, and develop clear, complete, and verifiable high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Develop software architecture, detailed designs, and embedded software components using object-oriented and object-based design principles.
• Implement, integrate, debug, and verify embedded software primarily using C++.
• Develop, review, and execute software test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts.
• Support software verification, validation, certification activities, and lifecycle documentation.
• Participate in technical design reviews, peer reviews, and software quality assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software design, integration, and performance issues.
• Contribute to Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and DevOps practices.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and recommendations with project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Avionics, or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded software development within aerospace or other safety-critical domains.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ (C++ preferred).
• Experience designing and developing embedded software, middleware, software libraries, or platform-level components.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178B/C software development and certification activities.
• Experience in software architecture, design, coding, integration, debugging, and verification.
• Experience creating software requirements, test cases, and verification procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with VxWorks or other Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of Flight Management Systems (FMS), avionics software, aircraft applications, or aerospace platform software.
• Understanding of DO-178B/C Design Assurance Level A (DAL A).
• Experience with configuration management and development tools such as Git, Subversion, and JIRA.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented software design and software engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to quality, and commitment to process compliance.

Avionics

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: 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.

Benefits package includes:

• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.
• Employee scholar programme.
• Work life balance.
• Car lease programme.
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

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

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)
• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

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.

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.