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Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Collins Aerospace
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-04-23
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 96366 USD Yearly USD 96366.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-BB ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ BUTLER BLDG

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Rockford, IL. This is a hybrid position; must work 3 days per week in the Rockford, IL office and can work remotely within the U.S. 2 days per week.

The salary range is $96,366.00 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.

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.
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Medical industries would be acceptable.
  • Must possess at least 5 years of experience with embedded C programming.
  • Must possess at least 3 years of experience with leading medium to large software engineering teams.
  • Must possess at least 3 years of experience with industry standards for the full software engineering lifecycle of safety critical systems such as DO-178C.
  • Must possess at least 3 years of experience with software development for Generator or Bus Power Control Units.
  • 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.
Benefits, Work Arrangement, and Compliance

Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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