Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307 Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: Security Clearance Status: Not Required Rockwell Collins Inc. has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Melbourne, FL. National and international travel approximately 2-4 times per year. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

Work in the traffic surveillance group leading multiple development teams creating new software features and fixing known software problems across legacy products, including Transponder and TCAS. Work with multiple team leads to plan, organize and execute the development of software requirements change and software bug fixes. Define software verification approaches and verification reuse strategies. Track development progress and report development effort in monthly progress meetings. Manage scope changes for software project development activities. Manage cost and schedule details for software project development activities. Define certification approach and plan in preparation for Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits (1 through 4). Define and execute area of improvement in software development activities which yield quality and/or execution efficiencies.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent (to include a four year degree, a degree in combination with prior work experience or 12 years of work experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent (to include an advanced degree, a degree in combination with prior work experience or work experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and at least 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable. Must possess at least 7 years of experience with DO-178B development and verification teams. Must possess at least 7 years of experience in safety-critical embedded software development and verification. Must possess at least 4 years of experience leading systems and software development projects. Must possess at least 2 years supporting traffic and transponder avionics. Must possess at least 1 year supporting weather radar avionics. Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Salary

The salary range is $155,501.00 to $251,600.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.