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Senior Principal Software Engineer - Computing Products

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$124,000 - $250,000
Aug 22, 2025
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
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Collins Aerospace is looking to develop critical software for aircraft flight and missions, and needs a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Computing Products in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
  • Demonstrated systems and/or software engineering experience on complex avionics programs.
  • Familiar with standard systems and software development practices (V Model).
  • Experience with military and commercial systems/software certification (e.g. DO-178, DO-297, etc.).
  • 5 years of leading engineering teams, preferably small engineering teams (5-10 engineers), and experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience with operating systems, user applications, and middleware

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the engineering project leader for programs developing Avionics products, including coordinating hardware, software, and firmware scope to meet program commitments.
  • Serve as engineering project leader, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases, including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
  • Ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical consistent engineering processes.
  • Ensure compliance with program and product requirements as reflected in design plans.
  • Lead and mentor a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
  • Demonstrate technical ability to process platforms and the associated technologies.
  • Maintain awareness of key technologies and the company's competitive position

Other

  • U.S. Person, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
  • None/Not Required Security Clearance
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to assemble a high-fidelity bid and capture high-quality scope & ROADS in written form