Collins Aerospace · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Navigation (ONSITE)
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to be a seasoned individual contributor responsible for the development and integration of Navigation (NAV) software modules for commercial transport aircraft. The role involves working independently on complex problems and supporting certification and verification activities.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, integrate, and maintain NAV software modules that provide navigation data to the Collins FMS
Develop software in ADA, C++, C, and Python following safety-critical development standards
Analyze system and software requirements, including NAV-to-FMS ICDs
Participate in flight-test operations, lab testing, and simulation runs to evaluate system performance under real-world and mission-critical conditions
Implement navigation algorithms, data handling, and integrity monitoring logic
Implement and support AI-assisted onboard features such as intelligent sensor fusion, anomaly detection, and autonomous control logic
Support requirements traceability in Jama or DOORS
Conduct unit and integration testing and debugging
Support verification and validation activities per DO-178C
Participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and code inspections
Collaborate with systems, verification, and certification teams
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Embedded or real-time avionics software experience
Proficiency in C++ and Python are required
Experience across multiple phases of the software lifecycle
Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, Jama, SVN and CI/CD tools
Preferred
DO-178B/C experience (DAL B preferred)
Knowledge of avionics navigation and FMS-integrated systems
Experience with ICD-driven development
Familiarity with ARINC 429 or ARINC 664
Strong communication skills
Experience with ADA and C
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!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
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