Principal Software Lead Engineer - Embedded Communications

Role Overview

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Software Lead Engineer to collaborate with high-performance teams to create mission-critical solutions that support Mission Systems. The role involves driving embedded software engineering excellence, leading technical proposals and program cost estimations, and managing software execution for small teams.

What You Will Do

The Principal Software Lead Engineer will demonstrate expert proficiency in embedded C/C++ and Python, lead technical proposals and program cost estimations, lead and coordinate software execution for small teams, translate customer requirements into comprehensive solutions, manage program cost, schedule, and risk, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience with cost account management, integrated master schedule, ROAM process, risk/opportunity frameworks, and product owner skillsets. They will also have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Requirements

• Experience with Cost Account Management, Integrated Master Schedule, ROAM process, Risk/Opportunity frameworks, and Product owner Skillsets
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program