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Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Comms (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace

$101,000 - $203,000
Dec 12, 2025
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
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Collins Aerospace is looking to solve defense customers' toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating software solutions that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment
  • 5+ years experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions
  • Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration
  • Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems
  • Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems
  • Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
  • Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions
  • Participate in internal review of software components and systems
  • Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering
  • Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products
  • Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering
  • Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications

Other

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • 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
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
  • 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