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Principal Embedded Software Engineer (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace

$101,000 - $203,000
Dec 29, 2025
Richardson, TX, US
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Collins Aerospace is looking to solve the problem of designing and implementing software for mission-critical systems within a Special Access Program (SAP) and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us, specifically in the domain of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum, automated testing, and continuous integration.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or nuclear command-and-control systems governed by standards such as DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, or equivalent.
  • Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum, automated testing, and continuous integration preferred.
  • Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
  • Active and transferable SECRET U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide direct support to stakeholders to answer questions and solve technical issues.
  • You will develop design and implement software that satisfies customer and certification needs.
  • You will be produce high-quality software builds in an integrated test environment.
  • You will derive software requirements, create UML design diagrams, and code solutions from UML design diagrams.
  • You will communicate and collaborate with other Senior and Principal level Software Engineers, mentoring junior engineers/interns.
  • You will assist in the software requirements verification and test phases.
  • You will have opportunity to learn and grow knowledge within the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence domain.

Other

  • 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.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
  • 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