Principal Embedded Software Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance

Collins Aerospace

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 107,500 - 204,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation
Generous 401(k) plan with match and退休
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Relocation assistance
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Job summary

Collins Aerospace, RTX, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Strategic Communication Software Engineering Department in Marlborough, MA. The role involves leading product development across the full lifecycle, from architecture to field support, with a focus on embedded real-time systems.

Candidates must have strong C++ experience, RTOS, Linux knowledge, and a U.S. government security clearance; a STEM degree and significant prior experience are required.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Software Engineering across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to lead a small engineering team.
  • Experience with Software Development Using C++.
  • Experience with RTOS, embedded programming, processor/board architecture and design.
  • Working knowledge of Linux, VxWorks or other RTOS.
  • Experience collaborating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required.
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
  • Typically requires STEM degree with 8+ years of related experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

  • Participate on cross-disciplined product teams using agile software development techniques.
  • Own full lifecycle of product development from architecture to field support.
  • Adhere to the highest software engineering process maturity level recognized by SEI.

Job description

Collins Aerospace, RTX, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Strategic Communication Software Engineering Department in Marlborough, MA. The role involves leading product development across the full lifecycle, from architecture to field support, with a focus on embedded real-time systems.

Candidates must have strong C++ experience, RTOS, Linux knowledge, and a U.S. government security clearance; a STEM degree and significant prior experience are required.

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