Principal Software Engineer - Boeing Displays Certification Focal (Onsite)

Role Overview Principal Software Engineer – DO‑178 Software Certification. Responsible for coordinating certification activities for flight‑display programs at Collins Aerospace’s Boeing Platforms department. Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa (131 C Ave NE, Bldg 131), United States. This is an onsite role for U.S. citizens or U.S. persons. Responsibilities Act as the primary interface with external customers and FAA/EASA Certification Compliance Finders for software certification activities, including documents and audit support. Coordinate certification activities, including project management for bidding, estimating, tracking, and reporting on technical scope, cost, and schedule. Identify and manage risk associated with the certification aspects of display programs. Provide the main point of contact for the project team on questions about processes, plans, standards, and policies. Apply advanced knowledge of software certification to technical coordination with multiple teams (customers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, suppliers, safety engineers, program managers). Assess dependencies between domains and determine related impacts. Make sound decisions by weighing cost, benefit, and risk, using critical thinking and sound logic. Own complex tasks that may have significant project impact. Present information effectively to internal and external leaders, anticipating potential questions. Collaborate with other certification focal points in the department. Mentor team members and foster development in certification, systems engineering, software engineering, and process compliance. Champion creation of training materials and knowledge‑transfer opportunities. Assist with other software engineering tasks (requirements capture, design, development, integration, verification) when certification workload is reduced. Required Qualifications Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5years of experience. 3+years of experience working with E‑UMs/TCRs for SOI audits. 5+years of experience with the DO‑178 commercial certification process. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with certification objectives defined in DO‑178B/C for air‑transport category aircraft. Experience with the Seattle ACO and E‑UMs from major OEMs. Experience developing avionics systems using Model‑Based Development (MBD). Experience with DO‑330, DO‑331, and DO‑332. Experience with ARINC standards such as ARINC429, ARINC664, and ARINC661. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of paid vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution. Lifetime Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption assistance. Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program. Virtual doctor visits and second‑opinion program. Child and elder care services. Salary Range USD 107,500 – 204,500 annually. Equal Opportunity Employment RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr