Senior Principal Software Engineer and Certification Focal - Display Products; Onsite

Sr. Pr. Software Engineer

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 Sr. Pr. 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.

Joining our team means being part of a collaborative and supportive environment, where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, gain exposure to industry-leading technologies, and grow your career with a leader in Avionics solutions. Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure Certification Compliance:
  You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
• Lead Technical Solutions:
  You will provide technical leadership to software teams and drive high-quality solutions with technical expertise and architectural inputs.
• Provide Guidance:
  You will provide guidance and coaching to engineers looking to grow their software skills.
• Ensure Consistency:
  You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
• Drive Best Practices:
  You will drive best practices to software teams and execution of software projects.
• Communicate Effectively:
  You will communicate technical progress, risks, and opportunities clearly and concisely.

What You Will Learn:

• Certification Processes:
  You will increase your experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements and processes.
• Domain and Technical Expertise:
  You will enhance your understanding of flight deck displays, certification, and project execution within the Avionics organization.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  You will develop your ability to lead software efforts, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems.
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree
• Embedded C++, bare-metal application, BSP, or platform-level software experience
• RTOS experience such as LynxOS, VxWorks, or Green Hills
• Experience certifying software packages to DO-178 B/C Levels A or B
• Experience qualifying software tools to DO-330
• 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.
• Demonstrated success as a leader, including strong communication skills, coaching skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated the ability to drive changes and best practices to peers.
• Experience identifying and managing risks and opportunities.

What We Offer:

• 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,  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!