Onsite Senior Principal Avionics Software Architect

Collins Aerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to shape the software foundation for avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tools powering safety-critical systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DO-178 certification readiness.

This onsite role offers the opportunity to influence system-level design and open architecture initiatives while partnering with civil and military certification

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Proven experience designing and developing software architecture, libraries, or platform-level components within an aerospace or safety-critical environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting DO-178 software development and certification activities (e.g., requirements, verification, or certification artifacts).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling aligned to avionics system requirements.
• Drive technical direction and execution across development and verification activities for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Own and produce DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Lead and support certification efforts, including engagement with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align technical solutions with program objectives.

Skills

C++

Architecture design

Object-oriented design

Safety-critical software

DO-178

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

VxWorks

Git/Subversion/JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to shape the software foundation for avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tools powering safety-critical systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DO-178 certification readiness.

This onsite role offers the opportunity to influence system-level design and open architecture initiatives while partnering with civil and military certification