Principal Software Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance

Collins Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team. You will design, develop, and test software for defense-related systems, including signaling, navigation, and RF projects, with emphasis on innovate, secure, and scalable solutions.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, rapid prototyping, and DevOps practices to support mission-critical operations globally. On-site in Cedar Rapids, with up to 15% travel.

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
• 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
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Rapid prototyping

Python

Multithreading

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team. You will design, develop, and test software for defense-related systems, including signaling, navigation, and RF projects, with emphasis on innovate, secure, and scalable solutions.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, rapid prototyping, and DevOps practices to support mission-critical operations globally. On-site in Cedar Rapids, with up to 15% travel.