Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Aerospace (C, DO-178B/C)

RTX (Raytheon)

Illinois

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software for electric power distribution and conversion systems. This role covers the full software life cycle—from requirements through certification support.

Work with cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams on safety‑critical software in C, adhering to DO-178B/C and Design Assurance Levels A–C. You will perform timing, memory, and stack analyses, participate in software reviews and

Qualifications

STEM degree or advanced degree with relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years in software development or 3 years with advanced degree.
Experience in safety-critical aerospace software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded flight software for electric power distribution and conversion systems.
Cover requirements, architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, verification, and certification support.
Work with cross-functional, distributed teams to assure DO-178B/C compliance.
Perform timing, memory, and stack-usage analyses and participate in reviews and SOI audits.
Drive process improvements and assist with software configuration standards.