Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, based in Melbourne, FL, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead software engineering for avionics products. The role emphasizes rigorous DO-178B DAL-A compliance, real-time embedded systems, and avionics navigation expertise in a challenging aerospace environment.

The candidate will perform complex testing, build and integration, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable flight-critical software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field with 8 years of aerospace software experience
• Or Master’s degree with 5 years of aerospace software experience
• 5+ years in Avionics Navigation Systems
• 5+ years in DO-178B on DAL-A products
• 5+ years in C/C++ development
• 5+ years in Real-time Embedded Systems development
• Non-US Person must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; no immigration sponsorship offered

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems with logical/mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with project team members on planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Design and implement build procedures to support hardware/software product development and function.
• Recommend changes in software production components to improve activities.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems and input data acquisition

Skills

C/C++

Realtime Embedded Systems

Avionics Navigation Systems

DO-178B (DAL-A)

Software Engineering in Aerospace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312 Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Melbourne, FL.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
• Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry.
• In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Avionics Navigation Systems.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DO-178B on DAL-A products.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience development in C/C++.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Realtime Embedded Systems Development.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

About Avionics

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Salary

The salary range is $155,501.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. 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. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Employment Details

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.

Additional Information

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 is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.