Senior Software Engineer, Defense & Embedded Systems

Collins Aerospace; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, test and deploy software for defense applications in a Linux environment using C++/Java. You’ll join the Platform Services Software Team, collaborate across engineering, and contribute to cutting-edge signal processing and networking solutions.

This role requires a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, strong DevOps practices, and a track record of delivering reliable software for

Qualifications

• Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
• Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
• Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
• Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications
• Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions
• Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions
• Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives
• Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Rapid prototyping

Embedded software

Multithreading

Agile/DevOps

Python

SDRs/MFRF

EW/PNT systems

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, test and deploy software for defense applications in a Linux environment using C++/Java. You’ll join the Platform Services Software Team, collaborate across engineering, and contribute to cutting-edge signal processing and networking solutions.

This role requires a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, strong DevOps practices, and a track record of delivering reliable software for