Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software EngineerCollins Aerospace is currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Flight Plan Server (FPS) team with our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineer that fills this role will work alongside a team of around six FPS subject matter experts that support fixed and rotary wing platforms across the entire department.Product Summary:CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions - Our signature products for Military Avionics and Helicopters as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics Systems, fielded on thousands of aircraft today, at this moment. Specific capabilities include FMS (Flight Management Systems), Performance Application, System Manager, and Flight Plan Server (FPS). Please see the following links for more details:You will develop software for our fixed and rotary winged platforms as a member of the Graphical Flight Plan Server engineering team.You will provide mentorship and guidance to other members of the development team in software development best practices and how to solve our hardest technical challenges.You will implement and verify updates to the flight management software for fixed and rotary wing platforms.You will implement and verify updates to the graphical flight planning and display software for fixed and rotary wing platforms.You will communicate plans and status on your assigned stories to your agile team members, internal stakeholders, and external customers.You will coordinate with the platform engineering team and other software domain teams to identify and track dependencies for shared features.You will champion knowledge sharing, elevating department expertise through both formal training and informal mentoring.You will take programs through the full software development cycle, starting with proposal inputs and ending with black label production delivery.You will deepen your expertise in cutting-edge avionics systems, positioning you as a subject matter expert in military software applications.You will expand your impact on the field of avionics, contributing to software solutions that increase the operational capabilities of aircraft worldwide.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 experience.Experience in the design and development of deliverable software (production or consumer facing)Experience with embedded software developmentExperience with Ada or C/C++Python scripting experienceDefense or Aerospace industry experienceDO-178 or similar certification-based development experienceFamiliarity with ARINC 429 and 661 communicationFamiliarity with Ethernet protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)Experience with Graphical Flight Planning and/or Flight Display softwareExperience with agile software developmentExcellent communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal).Some of our competitive benefits package includes: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 benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption 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!This role may be eligible for relocation.