Senior Software Architect - DoD Avionics

Collins Aerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to lead software architecture and develop complex features for avionics on government platforms. You will work in an Agile team, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with defense standards.

The role requires extensive embedded real-time software experience, DoD clearance, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance after day 1; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience presenting technical data to senior management and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience supporting software engineering processes and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture design for complex, multi-platform systems in an Agile environment.
• Develop and integrate features for avionics software used on military platforms.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Systems

Real-time OS

Software Architecture

Agile

Leadership

System Decomposition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced Degree (related field)

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

ALM

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to lead software architecture and develop complex features for avionics on government platforms. You will work in an Agile team, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with defense standards.

The role requires extensive embedded real-time software experience, DoD clearance, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.