Senior Software Engineer

globalhr; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with matching and retirement •

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for aerospace electric power systems. You will work across the full lifecycle from planning through certification, writing real-time C code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable flight-critical software.

Qualified candidates have a STEM degree and 5+ years of embedded software experience, with knowledge of DO-178C and experience in lab testing, verification, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum5years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum3years of experience.
• Experience with the full embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.
• Hands-on experience with embedded lab testing using oscilloscopes, in-circuit emulators, and target debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for aerospace electric power systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification.
• Design, implement, verify, and validate real-time embedded software in C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and remote engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Support software certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C software for electric power system controls.
• Perform software planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178C (Levels A–C) and other applicable aerospace standards.
• Create and maintain software documentation, requirements, and verification artifacts.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and integrate software with embedded hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Embedded C

RTOS

DO-178C

Certification

Team Leadership

C/C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

B.S. in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Assembler

Python

Tcl/Tk

Job description

Join our team in Rockford, IL as a Senior Software Engineer and help develop the embedded software behind advanced aerospace electric power systems. You'll collaborate with talented engineers to build, verify, and certify real-time embedded software in C, working across the full software development lifecycle and contributing to mission-critical technology that keeps aircraft operating safely and reliably.

What You Will Do

• Develop embedded software for aerospace electric power systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification.
• Design, implement, verify, and validate real-time embedded software in C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and remote engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Support software certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C software for electric power system controls.
• Perform software planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178C (Levels A–C) and other applicable aerospace standards.
• Create and maintain software documentation, requirements, and verification artifacts.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and integrate software with embedded hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum5years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum3years of experience
• Experience with the full embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.
• Hands-on experience with embedded lab testing using oscilloscopes, in-circuit emulators, and target debuggers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and verifying embedded software in compliance with DO-178 or similar industry standards.
• Proficient in Assembly, Python, and Tcl/Tk programming languages.
• Familiar with Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with real-time embedded operating systems (RTOS) and low-level platform integration, including BSPs, device drivers, and I/O.
• Knowledge of Built-In Test (BIT) development, module self-test, and system protection.
• Experience with configuration and requirements management tools, including IBM Rational Synergy, Change, DOORS, and DXL.
• Strong understanding of ARINC 429, ARINC 629, ARINC 664, CAN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Experience with Texas Instruments TMS320F2812 DSPs and Freescale PowerPC microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of generator control systems, embedded control applications, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Understanding of software quality assurance and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hiredemployees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you canbuy:pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons,childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Onsite

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

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitlesspossibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher,again and again.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. 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.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.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 collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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