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Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace

$101,000 - $203,000
Dec 17, 2025
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
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Collins Aerospace is looking to develop state-of-the-art communications, information assurance, and general-purpose processing systems, and is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to be involved in this development.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with embedded C/C++
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
  • Experience with embedded Linux device drivers
  • Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
  • Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark
  • Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
  • Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package (BSP) for a wide variety of hardware boards.
  • Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
  • Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
  • Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute to engineering estimates for new program pursuits.
  • Provide technical leadership for project design teams by breaking down work, planning activities, and reporting status

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
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Able to demonstrate communication skills and an ability/desire to work in a team environment, establishing collaborative working relationships with peers and co-workers.
  • Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule and contribute to a positive work environment.