Principal Software Project Engineer - Display Products; Onsite

What You Will Do

• Lead Projects: serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases, including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment; lead a wide range of entry‑level to highly experienced engineers.
• Communicate Effectively: communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.
• Ensure Consistency: ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
• Ensure Compliance: help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO‑178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
• Drive Best Practices: drive best practices to software teams and execution of software projects.
• Provide Guidance: provide guidance and coaching to engineers looking to grow as a lead, CAM, or PE.

• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  develop the ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
• Certification Processes: gain in‑depth knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• Technical Expertise: enhance understanding of flight deck displays, certification, and project execution within the Avionics organization.
• Exposure Across Organizational Boundaries: learn how we meet the needs of multiple Collins organizations and the differences in requirements and operations between these channels.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead software development teams and work effectively with others.
• Experience managing technical projects including schedule, earned value management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive changes and best practices to peers.
• Demonstrated success as a leader, including strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills, including the ability to think critically and understand the impact of decisions beyond the boundaries of the immediate problem.

• Avionics
  
  Experience:
  
  experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes (TSO, MIL‑STD, DO‑160, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C, DO‑297, APR
  4754A).
• Embedded C++ or platform‑level software experience.
• RTOS experience.
• Experience using tools to manage engineering life‑cycle data, such as DOORS, PREP, JIRA, and Confluence.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan including 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 such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee assistance plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and program rewards.
• Virtual doctor visits and health services.

Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

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-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.