Principal Software Project Engineer - Display Products; Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to join a dynamic team in Cedar Rapids, IA, working on cutting‑edge Avionics displays for safety‑critical commercial and military applications? As a Principal Software Engineer in our Display Products Department, you will design, develop, and verify innovative display software solutions across multiple platforms, including bare metal applications and RTOS environments. Your work will contribute to the safety and efficiency of Avionics systems, making a significant impact on the industry.

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

• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  You will develop your ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
• Certification Processes:
  You will gain in‑depth knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• Technical Expertise:
  You will enhance your understanding of flight deck displays, certification, and project execution within the Avionics organization.
• Exposure Across Organizational Boundaries:
  You will 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 the 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 such as TSO, MIL‑STD, DO‑160, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C, DO‑297, and APR
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• 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

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in‑person meetings.