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Principal Software Systems Engineer - Athena (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace

$112,000 - $224,000
Oct 29, 2025
Sterling, VA, US
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Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Software Systems Engineer - IPT Lead to lead the development, certification, and maintenance of software systems for safety-critical commercial and military applications within the Athena Control Systems team.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in Navigation, Controls, Sensor and Software for Embedded Systems development
  • Experience with regulatory and certification requirements and processes such as DO-178
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and an understanding of their application in safety-critical systems
  • Experience leading a team through the full software and system development cycle in a regulated industry, preferably with experience in embedded software projects
  • Experience with manufacturing and production processes and tools for product testing and calibration
  • Ability to perform on multiple threads in parallel

Responsibilities

  • participating in system design and implementation activities where possible.
  • support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
  • support peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
  • own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
  • improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

Other

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • DoD Clearance: Secret
  • Provide project execution management including detail planning, cost account management, status and analysis
  • Leading and managing the engineering bid and planning process for a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
  • Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on program goals, including regular interface with Value Stream Leadership and Engineering Management