Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & disability

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Rockford, IL for a hybrid role (onsite 4 days, remote 1 day if possible). You will design, implement and validate control software for power systems, leading teams to ensure DO-178C compliance and robust architecture.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/EE with extensive embedded C experience and leadership in safety-critical environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years as a Software Engineer or related role, or a Master's with 5+ years.
• At least 5 years of experience with embedded C programming.
• Minimum 3 years leading medium to large software engineering teams.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with DO-178C or other safety-critical software lifecycle standards.
• Experience with software development for Generator/Bus Power Control Units.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and implement control and diagnostic software.
• Analyze end-user needs by evaluating system capabilities to meet program intent and data acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with hardware and software standards and explore innovative technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and program oversight.
• Collaborate with equipment designers on electronic data processing for product/software.
• Create build procedures supporting hardware/software product development.
• Protect novel ideas using IP processes and tools.

Skills

Embedded C

Team leadership

DO-178C

Power electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P5 4747 Harrison Ave PLANT 5

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering. This is a hybrid position; must work in Rockford, IL office 4 days per week; can work remotely within U.S. 1 day per week if business allows.

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

• Design, develop, document, test and design control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing systems capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met. Innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and oversight.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• Ensure novel ideas and implementation are captured and protected using applications IP processes and tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with embedded C programing.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with leading medium to large software engineering teams.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with industry standards for the full software engineering lifecycle of safety critical systems such as DO-178C.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with software development for Generator or Bus Power Control Units.
• 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.

Power & Controls:

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and our integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Hybrid:

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.

The salary range is $135,262.00 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.

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