Principal Software Engineer

The Collins Aerospace Surface Transportations team is seeking a motivated Staff Software Engineer.

In this role, the selected candidate will design and develop complex software applications for control and diagnostic systems.

Undertakes multidisciplinary research and works on system capabilities analysis to determine end-user needs.

Primary Responsibilities:
Conducts and coordinates complex Design and development for control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

Conducts multidisciplinary research during the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to develop software engineering activities.

Analyzes system capabilities and determines end user needs to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition to ensure current and future needs of the business are met.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

Ensures hardware and software standards are met.

Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.

May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.

May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards.

Includes control modeling (model based design).

Participate on project teams to adapt ARINCs AIM rail control system for new customers, tailor base product to new customers, and develop customer specific and product enhancements.

Integrating systems with complex external systems operated by external companies or agencies.

Assist with software testing and documentation.

Handle documentation for procedures, training and enhancements.

The ongoing goals for this position are:
Design new elements or changes in scope for complex project software
Participate in code reviews and knowledge transfer
Interact with end customer on technical issues
Meet schedule deadlines and remain within budget
Guide, follow and enforce engineering guidelines set in system development methodology
Ability to interact with customers and correctly interpret their needs and requirements
Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Diligent Work ethic
Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
  • Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR
  • In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
  • Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with C, Java and SQL
  • Knowledge and hands on experience with Oracle or MSSQL database
  • Experience with Requirements Analysis, Design, Development, Debugging, Test, Implementation, and integration
  • Experience with documentation
  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Able to work independently or within a team
  • Able to work with cross functional teams

Desired Experience:

  • Experience with Linux Shell Scripting is preferred
  • Experience with transit agencies, train control or SCADA systems desired.
  • Mission critical system and real-time development and support are a plus.
  • Software Systems Integration
  • Enjoy problem solving and committed to delivering high-quality software
  • Interface with external data sources
  • Experience with multi-threaded programming and practices
  • Positive attitude and eager to learn and improve
  • UI experience

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world.

That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely.

We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed.

And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most.

Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Join our Avionics team today.

Diversity Drives Innovation; Inclusion Drives Success.

We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

We Are Redefining Aerospace.


Some Of Our Competitive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
  • Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
  • Redbrick
    – Incentives for a Healthy You
  • Autism Benefit
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Best Doctors, second opinion program
  • And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments.

As such, all U.S.

positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

  • Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
  • Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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