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Collins Aerospace · 2 days ago

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to contribute to the Electric Power Systems Power Distribution product group. The role involves full life-cycle development of embedded flight software, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment, including collaboration with remote team members, engaging in full life-cycle development (planning, requirements, design, verification, certification/qualification) of electric power distribution and conversion systems. Development is typically performed in C and certified to aerospace standards (DO-178B/C, Design Assurance Levels A–C)

Lead, measure, and analyze software designs for equipment and products to ensure current and future business needs are met

Build and implement procedures used to support hardware and software product development activities

Operate equipment and computer systems for testing and software design to facilitate operations and ensure established objectives are achieved

Design, develop, document, test, and debug control and diagnostic systems that incorporate logical and mathematical solutions

Lead and conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software

Collaborate with software discipline chiefs and technical teams to adhere to and implement DO-178B/C processes

Lead and participate in the Stage of Involvement (SOI) audit reviews with certification authorities

Perform timing, memory, and stack-usage analysis

Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities and resolving issues related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition

Participate in Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) meetings to improve and adapt standard work and departmental practices

Ensure software standards are met

Design and implement build procedures that support hardware and software product development and use

Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use, as needed

Qualification

C programmingDO-178B/CEmbedded software developmentData analysis toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Preferred

Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience delivering information to leadership and cross-functional teams

Proven ability to lead or contribute to complex technical projects, including coordination across multiple stakeholders

Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Visio, Excel, or similar platforms

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced or dynamic environment

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!