Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Engineering seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join the Platform Services Software Team who’s ready to make an impact. Our team solves defense customers’ toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating software solutions that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations. We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation & timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems.

Here, you’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts, leveraging advanced technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you're building trusted systems or breaking ground on new innovations, your contributions will directly support mission-critical operations across the globe.

Join Collins Aerospace and help us connect the battlespace of tomorrow!

What You Will Do

Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems

Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions

Participate in internal review of software components and systems

Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering

Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products

Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering

Design and develop innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications

• •Derive requirements for new concepts and systems from overall project goals
• Develop, champion and pursue new approaches and solutions

Collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions

Create and deliver technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives

Support assigned tasks with accountability for technical execution, cost, schedule, and design-to-cost/manufacturability targets

Ability to travel up to 15%

Qualifications You Must Have

Experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environment

Experience with rapid prototyping and development of software solutions

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration

Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems

Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems

Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading

Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices

Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)

Experience in software development, testing, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++

Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) or multi-function radio frequency (MFRF) systems

Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) and Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) systems

Familiar with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning techniques

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance preferred

What We Offer:

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

And more!

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

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