Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Annual holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering, to lead complex testing, design and integration of avionics software. You will collaborate across teams to ensure robust software development and certification processes, including ARP4754/DO-178/DO-330.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace software, with hands-on experience in Python/Java/C++, AI/ML, Kubernetes, and CI/CD, and a strong track record in avionics certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience in Aerospace.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree with 7+ years of Aerospace software engineering experience is acceptable.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience leading Avionics Systems and Software Certification for ARP4754, DO-178 and DO-330.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with Python, Java or C++.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with AI/ML, process automation and Kubernetes architecture.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD.
• Non-US Persons must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems with logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams in planning, design, development of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Manage program level scope, change management and schedules to handle dependencies at system, product and component levels.
• Design and implement build procedures to support hardware and software product development.
• Recommend changes in software production components to improve activities.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems and input data acquisition.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

AI/ML

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

DevOps tooling

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-14

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What YOU will do

• Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
• Develop and manage program level scope and change management, as well as program level schedule, ensuring critical dependencies are managed by the team at the appropriate system, product and component level.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
• Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
• Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace industry.
• In the alternative, must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related field and at least 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience leading Avionics Systems and Software Certification for ARP4754, DO178 and DO330.
• Must possess at least 2 years of experience with programming languages including Python, Java, or C++.
• Must possess at least 2 years of experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, process automation and Kubernetes architecture.
• Must possess at least 2 years of experience with Dev Op Pipeline and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• 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.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $135,803.00 to $251,600.00 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 or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Avionics : Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a