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Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

Windsor Locks, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a highly skilled Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and verify real-time embedded software for flight-critical aviation applications, ensuring compliance with certification standards.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Responsibilities

Requirements Engineering, Implementation, and Verification

Translate customer requirements into actionable software requirements

Design and implement software solutions that meet performance, safety, and reliability standards

Conduct low-level verification activities to ensure compliance with DO-178B/C

Review software design and code to confirm alignment with software requirements

Generate, execute, and review test scripts and data for software verification

Create documentation to support aerospace certification processes

Propose enhancements to improve the cost, quality, and efficiency of software products

Develop and execute build procedures for hardware and software integration

Establish and maintain software configuration management and quality standards

Mentor and train software engineers in tools, processes, and industry best practices

Qualification

Embedded software developmentDO-178B/C complianceReal-time systemsSoftware architecture designAerospace systems experienceC programmingSoftware verification testingMentoring engineersSoftware debuggingPerformance analysisTeam leadership

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Preferred

Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience with aerospace or other safety-critical embedded systems

Expertise in designing and developing embedded software architectures for real-time systems

Hands-on experience with DO-178B/C processes, including software verification and compliance

Proven ability to lead projects across functional teams and geographic locations

Proficiency in software debugging, instrumentation, and performance analysis

Programming experience in C, Assembly, and/or Python

Familiarity with tools such as logic analyzers and other lab test equipment

Experience with software verification testing

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

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 can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!