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Senior Principal Software Engineer - Future Flight – Autonomy (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace

$124,000 - $250,000
Sep 21, 2025
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
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Collins Aerospace is looking to develop autonomy algorithms supporting Future Flight Autonomy projects to enable next-generation aircraft capabilities and meet customer needs.

Requirements

  • Experience with algorithm and simulation development.
  • Experience with Avionics Systems.
  • Experience with Software Integration in lab and/or aircraft environments.
  • Experience with concepts such as CONOPS, trade-studies, Minimum Viable Product, and prototype development.
  • Development life-cycle experience from Requirements to Design and Test.
  • Experience leading successful execution programs and cadencing development activities.
  • Experience with SW certification requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead SW algorithm development and simulation activities to mature capabilities for integration in various labs environments and test Aircraft.
  • Define Concept of Operations and High-Level Requirements for advanced capabilities
  • Decompose capabilities to define necessary SW components
  • Integrate SW solutions and create functional prototypes
  • Engage with external domains to develop maturation and integration plans for advanced capabilities into existing platforms
  • Prepare and give demonstrations of new capabilities
  • Engage in Non-Advocate and Peer Review activities

Other

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
  • 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 ability to rapidly build breadth into new technology areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to clearly define needs, plans, and status for complex efforts.