Multi-Core Principal Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced embedded systems engineer to work on multi-core platforms. You will perform analysis and benchmarking on safety-critical systems, focusing on mitigating interference between hardware and software.

The role requires knowledge of RTOS environments and AC-20-193 guidance, with emphasis on verification of embedded hardware and performance evaluation across iterations. Hybrid onsite work is available with flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-core processor products in safety-critical environments.
• Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience in safety-critical environments.
• Embedded hardware development and verification experience.
• Experience or knowledge of AC-20-193 (previously CAST-32A).
• Experience defining hardware interference channels.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-core analysis aligned with AC-20-193 guidance on a multi-core system.
• Develop or execute micro-benchmarks/benchmarks on the target multi-core system.
• Analyze system performance and undesired behavior caused by hardware or software interference and drive mitigation solutions.

Skills

Multi-core analysis

RTOS experience

Embedded hardware development

Safety-critical environments

Hardware interference understanding

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Perform multi-core analysis aligned with AC-20-193 guidance on a multi-core system.
• Develop or execute micro-benchmarks/benchmarks on the target multi-core system.
• Analyze system performance and undesired behavior caused by hardware or software interference and drive mitigation solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with multi-core processor products in safety-critical environments.
• Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience in safety-critical environments.
• Embedded hardware development and verification experience.
• Experience or knowledge of AC-20-193 (previously CAST-32A).
• Experience defining hardware interference channels.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Embedded system design and verification experience.
• Experience analyzing system behavior and performance impacts in multi-core architectures.
• Background developing benchmarks or micro-benchmarks for embedded systems to test and analyze a multi-core platform.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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