Senior Embedded Systems Architect (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United States is seeking a senior embedded software leader to drive program-level technical strategy for complex embedded systems. You will guide architecture, oversee board bring-up and HAL development, and ensure maintainable design with robust diagnostics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems and hardware teams and uses Agile practices to deliver reliable software. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with embedded C development and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) to automate tasks.
• Experience developing embedded software for complex systems including board bring-up, diagnostics, or low-level driver/HAL development.
• Experience integrating hardware and software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

embedded C development

scripting languages

software architecture design

Education

STEM degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Git-based workflows

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Collins Aerospace in the United States is seeking a senior embedded software leader to drive program-level technical strategy for complex embedded systems. You will guide architecture, oversee board bring-up and HAL development, and ensure maintainable design with robust diagnostics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems and hardware teams and uses Agile practices to deliver reliable software. Remote work is supported.