Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software EngineerWe are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Software Engineer role within our Datalink Safety Routers and Applications team. The team develops airborne safety router software and Air Traffic Control (ATC) applications supporting safety-critical air/ground communications, as well as Signal Processor (SigP) avionics software supporting aircraft data concentration and audio management functions. You will work across a diverse portfolio of safety-critical avionics products and platforms supporting DO-178B/C DAL A/C/D software and the full software development lifecycle.This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.What You Will Do:Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration, verification, and certification of safety-critical embedded avionics software.Design, develop, integrate, test, and support real-time embedded software, primarily using C and C++, to meet technical, certification, program, and customer requirements.Develop software architecture, detailed designs, and software based on system and software requirements.Lead resolution of complex software and system-level technical issues, including root cause investigation and corrective actions.Lead and participate in software requirements, design, and code reviews.Collaborate across Systems, Hardware, Software, Verification, and Certification teams to support hardware/software and system-level integration.Provide technical guidance and mentoring to software engineers and drive engineering best practices.Support DO-178B/C certification activities and technical interactions throughout the certification lifecycle.Collaborate with internal organizations and external customers to understand technical needs, resolve issues, and develop solutions.What You Will Learn:Gain broad technical exposure to Collins Aerospace Datalink safety routers and Air Traffic Control applications.Develop deeper knowledge of aircraft communication architectures, air/ground messaging, and Datalink protocols.Expand your understanding of how safety-critical avionics products integrate with aircraft systems such as FMS, MCDU, EICAS, ACMS.Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of Commercial, Business & Regional, and Military avionics platforms and customers.Expand your technical leadership experience across complex avionics programs, products, and certification efforts.Qualifications You Must Have: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 experienceStrong experience developing safety-critical avionics software across DO-178B/C DAL A/C/D systems.Strong embedded software development experience using C and C++.Strong experience across the software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture/design, coding, integration, verification, and certification.Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical efforts and drive technical issues to resolution while working across engineering disciplines and organizations.Experience with hardware/software and system-level integration.What we offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family buildingAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!