Principal Software Engineer - Avionics Simulation (onsite)

Principal Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Common Simulation Environment (CSE) team, you will be part of nearly every Military Avionics & Helicopters development program, working on the next generation of simulation environments for our products where development takes place in a collaborative teamwork environment. In this role, you will be part of a fast-paced environment that pushes the frontiers of avionics and flight deck solutions for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and test applications to simulate the behavior of avionics sensors to support the development and testing of Collins Avionics products.
• Aid the development team in the debugging of laboratory issues to determine root cause and propose potential solutions to the discovered problems.
• Effectively interacts and networks with teammates, management, and customers.
• Support the Program Lead(s) with budget and schedule data for the CSE work on a given program to help ensure the successful completion of a Collins Avionics program.
• Work with a team of dedicated engineers to help shape the future of the avionics simulation platform.
• 5-10% travel as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 with C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) design/implementation.
• Experience with C# programming language.
• Experience with Agile Development Framework (Scrum, Sprints, etc.).
• Familiarity with migrating an application between OS and HW architectures.
• Earned Value Management experience.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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.