Collins Aerospace

Aerospace and Defense

PrincipalEngineer-SoftwareEngineering

$175–245k ~AI est. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Engineer - Software Engineering at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Software Engineering, Flight Management Systems, Avionics. Develop software for platforms. Provide mentorship and guidance”

What You'll Achieve.

Take program through full software development cycle; Deepen expertise in avionic systems; Expand impact on avionics field; Contribute to software solutions

Industry & Context.

Aerospace and Defense
Problems you'll solve

Solve technical challenges

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Person required, Commitment of professional working hours, Extend beyond 40-hour work week, Willingness to travel <20%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in STEM and 8 years relevant experience, Advanced Degree in STEM and 5 years experience, Experience in design and development of deliverable software

Nice to Have

Defense or Aerospace industry experience, DO-178 or similar certification-based development experience, Avionics knowledge, AGILE development experience, Ada or C/C++ coding experience, Python scripting experience, Demonstrated time management skills

What You'll Do.

Develop software for platforms

Provide mentorship and guidance

Implement and verify updates

Implement and verify graphical flight planning

Communicate plans and status

Coordinate with platform engineering

Identify and track dependencies

Champion knowledge sharing

Elevate department expertise

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Agile environment; Cross-functional engineers; Agile team members; Internal stakeholders; External customers; Software domain teams

Communication Scope

Communicate plans; Communicate status

Process & Methodology

AGILE development

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-05 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182 ~ 1100 Cimmie Ave Ne ~ BLDG 182 **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Software engineer in our Military Avionics Flight Management Applications department located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams are comprised of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software only products. The engineer that fills this role will support fixed and rotary wing platf

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