Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-02-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

Description:

Looking for problem solvers, creative thinkers, collaborative, disciplined and self-motivated engineers.  As part of Microelectronics engineering group, which is a sub-group of  Mission Systems, we develop and build communication and aviation electronic solutions.  Our team is looking for a motivated, disciplined, experienced SW system architect principal engineer. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for managing the Fab data management and process control systems.  In addition, the candidate is expected to lead and collaborate with other stakeholders (Value Stream Leaders, operations personnel, product engineers, SW engineers) in the evaluation, the execution, and the implementation of the system.   

What You Will Do:

• Successful applicant will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing and maintaining of complex integral software and hardware systems for the microelectronic Fab.
• A successful applicant is expected to bid, plan, and manage the software development effort, including cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• A successful applicant will be responsible for defining system specifications that are aligned with the Fab digital goals and or architectural standards.
• Successful applicant is expected to architect and recommend solutions which meet Fab requirements, include data collection and analysis tools, and are consistent with enterprise roadmaps.  
• Successful applicant is expected to lead and to mentor engineering team on ways to build scalable and efficient systems
• Successful applicant is expected to provide direction on solutions to system related technical issues, in establishing a roadmap to address short- and long-term challenges and bottlenecks.
• Successful applicant is expected to work with other Mission Systems leaders to secure the staffing and other resources to ensure project success
• Successful applicant’s main focus will be on Collins’ Z-Fab 3D microscale fabrication manufacturing capability

  

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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 
• Ability to implement and test desktop and web applications 
• Exposure to software engineering tools, including version control and debuggers 
• Proficient with SQL, Python, and databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server. 
• Ability to write user friendly macros to pull data for analysis.
• Experience with standard full lifecycle software development practices and configuration management tools 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in working closely with microelectronic fabrication environment.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of data analytics or statistics
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, preferably in the Collins processes (DPT-C, ISAT, SAP)
• Experience working across divisions including R&D, product IPT, test equipment, and operations

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.

What We Offer:

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  
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.   

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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