Principal Embedded Systems Engineer - Software Architect; Onsite

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: 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 solutions. In 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Eligible for relocation.

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