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Collins Aerospace · 1 week ago

Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Comms (Onsite) Active Top Secret

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team, focusing on developing innovative software solutions for defense applications and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to address complex challenges.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Participate in internal review of software components and systems

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%

Qualification

C++JavaEmbedded software developmentSoftware defined radiosElectronic WarfarePositionNavigation & TimingAgile/SCRUMDevOpsPythonMultithreadingObject Oriented DesignRapid prototypingConfiguration management toolsDefect tracking toolsArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Required

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

5+ years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment

5+ years experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration

Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems

Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems

Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading

Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices

Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)

Experience in software development, testing, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++

Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques

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

Eligible for relocation

And more!