Principal Embedded Software Test Lead; ONSITE

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US‑TX‑RICHARDSON‑461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you looking to make a meaningful, positive impact while advancing your career?

Embark on a journey where your expertise in software engineering will help shape the future of aerospace technology. At Collins Aerospace, we’re not just designing software; we’re crafting the backbone of mission‑critical systems within a Special Access Program (SAP) and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As our next Principal Embedded Software Test Lead, you’ll immerse yourself in Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.

You do not have to have previous comms or nuclear experience; we will provide the training and tools to help grow the skills you will need to become a subject‑matter expert. You will learn from the best and brightest in the comms and nuclear deterrence domain working at Collins Aerospace.

This is an onsite position based in Richardson, Texas.

• Develop software test plans, procedures, and standards in line with program requirements.
• Conduct performance, stress, regression, and fault tolerance testing for embedded applications.
• Define and own the overall software verification strategy for embedded systems.
• Assess risks and determine test coverage to ensure system safety, performance, and compliance.
• Lead software verification and qualification efforts in alignment with rigorous program and contractual requirements.
• Lead integration and validation efforts across complex embedded systems, ensuring functionality, stability, and compliance throughout all development phases.
• Assign and track tasks for the software test team, ensuring on‑time delivery aligned with program schedule.
• Serve as technical authority on embedded software methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Provide guidance to software test engineers.
• Mentor and coach early‑career and mid‑level engineers.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including systems, hardware, quality, and program management, to ensure cohesive execution and timely issue resolution.
• Design and implement automated test scripts.
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis.
• Lead audits and certification reviews.
• Act as primary liaison between the software test team and higher‑level program leadership.
• Present test readiness reviews, verification status, and risk assessments to leadership, customers, and certification bodies.

• You will learn and grow knowledge within the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence domain.
• Applying fault injection, robustness testing, and stress testing in safety and mission‑critical systems.
• How to implement independence in testing (IV&V) for the highest Design Assurance Levels.
• Mastery of DO‑178C and other defense software assurance standards.
• Developing automation frameworks that integrate with secure CI/CD pipelines in highly restricted environments.
• Critical thinking under high stakes.
• You will become a subject‑matter expert and leader in communication technologies with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever‑evolving field.

• 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 and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance is required prior to starting.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS), including development, debugging, and performance optimization of embedded software applications.
• Knowledge of test planning, procedures, and analysis aligned with…