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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience with graphics applications utilizing APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, or A661
• Experience with flight deck displays
• Experience using tools to manage engineering life‑cycle data, such as DOORS,…