Hybrid Avionics Software Architect — DO-178 Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Huntsville (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation time

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the software foundations of next‑gen avionics. You will lead core software architecture, libraries, and tools across the full lifecycle, delivering certifiable solutions for civil and military programs.

You will drive DO‑178 compliance, engage with customers and regulators, and influence system‑level design in a cross‑functional environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 10+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Experience leading technical execution including customer engagement and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics systems.
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Own and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Lead certification activities and engage with customers and regulators.

Skills

Software architecture

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

C++

VxWorks

Git

Subversion

Jira

Education

STEM degree + 10+ yrs experience

Advanced degree + 7+ yrs experience

Tools

C++

VxWorks

GIT

Subversion

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the software foundations of next‑gen avionics. You will lead core software architecture, libraries, and tools across the full lifecycle, delivering certifiable solutions for civil and military programs.

You will drive DO‑178 compliance, engage with customers and regulators, and influence system‑level design in a cross‑functional environment.