Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Melbourne, FL. This is a 9/80 schedule; must work in the Melbourne, FL office Monday through Thursday and every other Friday.
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
What YOU will do- Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
- Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
- Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
- Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition.
- Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineering or related position focused on commercial aerospace certification and design assurance. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in a Software Engineering or related position focused on commercial aerospace certification and design assurance would be acceptable.
- Must possess at least 3 years of experience performing thread trace and trace gap analysis and applying DO-178 standards to develop and certify code for commercial aerospace applications.
- Must possess at least 3 years of experience applying industry and regulatory standards such as DO-178B/C, SAE ARP
4754A, and/or AS9100D to design and development projects. - Must possess at least 2 years of Requirements Management experience with DOORS and JAMA.
- Must possess at least 2 years of experience with Atlassian Development Tools, e.g., JIRA.
- Must possess at least 2 years of experience supporting customer audits, CMMI Appraisals, and AS9100D audits.
- Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Avionics:
Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most.
Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.
The salary range is $ to $ USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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