Remote Principal Embedded Software Architect

Collins Aerospace; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior embedded software lead for a remote U.S. role. You will drive technical strategy for embedded software across boards and HALs, guide architecture reviews, and define development processes to ensure reliable platform behavior.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in embedded systems, DO-178 style considerations, Agile methods, and strong communication across teams. Remote work from the U.S. is supported.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with at least two of the following: embedded C development, scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) to automate development or integration tasks, software architecture design.
• Experience developing embedded software for complex systems, including board bring-up, diagnostics, or low-level driver/HAL development.
• Experience developing systems involving hardware and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead program-level technical strategy for embedded software, including boot, board bring-up, HAL frameworks, diagnostics.
• Apply expert knowledge to design software for complex embedded systems and provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Guide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and alignment with program goals.
• Define and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program.
• Produce high-quality documentation including design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training material.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and safety to ensure well-understood, repeatable, and reliable platform behavior.
• Utilize Agile development methods, automation tools, and CI pipelines to drive efficient and consistent software delivery.

Skills

embedded C development

scripting languages

software architecture design

Education

STEM degree or Advanced Degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior embedded software lead for a remote U.S. role. You will drive technical strategy for embedded software across boards and HALs, guide architecture reviews, and define development processes to ensure reliable platform behavior.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in embedded systems, DO-178 style considerations, Agile methods, and strong communication across teams. Remote work from the U.S. is supported.