Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Design, develop, integrate, verify, document and Do-178C compliance of EICAS application for A220 program.
• Perform project planning, execution and earned value management for A220 EICAS application.
• Develop strategy for systems, projects and programs, leading the development and implementation of common methods and procedures across the organization.
• Provide guidance on complex engineering activities and train, instruct and mentor junior employees.
• Provide support to technical teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Perform software integration and debugging on company proprietary hardware.
• Prepare engineering estimates for future development activities for EICAS application.
• Lead the business in the development and advancement of process, tools and methods.
• Create, own and approve common procedures and standard work across the organization.
• Develop and implement new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Earned Value.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Project Management.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with embedded software development in C.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with embedded software development in the Atlassian tool suite.
• Non-U.S. Person – Position will not offer work immigration sponsorship and will seek export authorizations to allow the individual to work on a specific program or project.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This

includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the

development of our products.  

The salary range is $135,803.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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) m