Principal Embedded Systems Engineer – Platform Software

Choosecolumbusga; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Embedded Platform Software to join the Platform Services Software Team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will develop, integrate, and test software across signal processing, networking, and RF domains, driving DevOps improvements and advanced C++/Python solutions for DoD-grade systems.

The role requires strong C++/Java experience in Linux, 8+ years in STEM fields (or 5+ with an advanced degree), and security clearance

Qualifications

• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment
• Experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
• Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
• Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications
• Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions
• Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives
• Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Rapid prototyping

DevOps

Multithreading

Python

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Embedded Platform Software to join the Platform Services Software Team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will develop, integrate, and test software across signal processing, networking, and RF domains, driving DevOps improvements and advanced C++/Python solutions for DoD-grade systems.

The role requires strong C++/Java experience in Linux, 8+ years in STEM fields (or 5+ with an advanced degree), and security clearance