Principal Embedded Systems Engineer - Software Architect; Onsite

Position: Principal Embedded Systems Engineer - Software Architect (Onsite)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

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Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a critical technical role within our Engine Control Systems (ECS) Business Unit. This position supports a highly skilled embedded systems team and serves as a key integrator across disciplines to deliver safe, reliable, and certifiable aerospace engine control  this role, you will lead and influence software architecture and system-level design for complex embedded control systems used in both commercial and military aircraft applications.

You will lead the development and strategic direction of diagnostic software to ensure high-quality solutions for diagnostic applications.  You will be a trusted technical authority, guiding requirements decomposition, architectural trade studies, and design decisions while ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards.
** What You Will Do
*** Serve as a technical leader and systems authority for embedded engine control systems across multiple programs.
* Lead system and software architecture development, including requirements allocation, interface definition, and design trade studies.
* Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and verification teams to ensure integrated, certifiable system solutions.
* Translate customer, regulatory, and program requirements into robust system and software architectures.
* Support programs across the full lifecycle—from concept and development through certification, production, and sustainment.
* Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and safety standards, including software assurance objectives.
* Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design reviews to engineers across disciplines.
* Partner with program leadership, customers, and certification authorities to support technical execution and issue resolution.
* Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
* Support legacy diagnostics applications
* Troubleshoot production test software issues
** Qualifications You Must Have
*** Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience
** or
* * an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
* Experience in systems engineering for embedded or real-time control systems.
** Qualifications We Prefer
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline).
* Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and design efforts on complex technical programs
* Experience with DO-178C software development and certification.
* Proficiency in C++ for embedded or real-time applications.
* Background in engine control systems, avionics, or flight-critical software.
* Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements management tools, and configuration management.
** What We Offer
** Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
* 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
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