Senior Software Engineer – Avionics Core Systems & Libraries

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and deliver core software for avionics platforms. You will build libraries and tools, ensuring DO-178 compliance and safety-critical standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and engagement with customers and regulators, with travel <10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience designing software architecture in aerospace or safety-critical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop core software components, libraries, and tools for avionics platforms.
• Drive technical direction across development and verification for safety-critical software (DO-178).
• Develop software requirements, decomposition, and traceability for complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and OO design principles.
• Create DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Engage with customers and regulatory authorities during certification efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers.

Skills

Software architecture

C++

DO-178

Safety-critical software

Leadership

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

VxWorks

Git

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and deliver core software for avionics platforms. You will build libraries and tools, ensuring DO-178 compliance and safety-critical standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and engagement with customers and regulators, with travel <10% domestically and internationally.