Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications - Active SECRET Clearance (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead embedded software development for mission-critical systems. This role involves innovative solutions, managing performance metrics, and translating customer requirements into comprehensive solutions. Join a team committed to advancing aerospace technology and security solutions.

Benefits

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

paid time off

401(k) with matching

tuition reimbursement

student loan repayment

wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software engineering efforts from concept to deployment.
• Develop and coordinate technical proposals and program cost estimates.
• Manage program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and risk.

Skills

Agile methodologies

TCP/IP development

cryptography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

advanced degree

Job description

Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications - Active SECRET Clearance (Onsite)

Join to apply for the Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications - Active SECRET Clearance (Onsite) role at Collins Aerospace.

This position is located in Cedar Rapids, IA, at 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA.

Posted on: 2025-05-02

Country: United States of America

Position Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Secret - Current (U.S. citizenship required to obtain/maintain clearance)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our Integrated Secure Processing Solutions (SPS) team. You will work in an adaptive environment, leading the full lifecycle of embedded software development for mission-critical systems supporting military and civilian communications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead embedded software engineering efforts, from concept to deployment, ensuring innovative solutions.
2. Develop and coordinate technical proposals and program cost estimates.
3. Define and deliver robust software architectures and designs.
4. Translate customer requirements into comprehensive solutions.
5. Manage program performance metrics, including cost, schedule, and risk.
6. Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Preferred experience includes multi-threaded real-time embedded applications, proposal leadership, Agile methodologies, TCP/IP development, UML, cryptography, and cross-domain solutions.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and various wellness programs.

Additional Information

Salary range: $124,000 - $250,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Join Collins Aerospace to be part of a team that impacts global missions, advancing aerospace technology and security solutions. Apply now to contribute to innovative projects and grow your career with us.