Principal Software Engineer - Datalinks Software (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Principal Software Engineer - Datalinks Software (Onsite)

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.

The Air Combat Test and Training (ACTT) engineering department is responsible for the design, analysis, test and certification of Air Combat Test and Training systems. We solve the challenges of next-generation pilot proficiency training so they can “Train as they Fight.” We field Test and Training range systems with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control. We specialize in highly accurate, highly secure solutions for U.S. Navy and Air Force customers. We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.

The Datalinks Embedded Software team within the ACTT department is responsible for the development of the mesh networking waveform that links together the training participants with the mission commanders. The team is looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to support the expansion of our Air Combat system capabilities.

What You Will Do:

Actively participate as a member of an agile development team.

Effectively communicate with internal teams and leadership

Design, Develop, Review, and Test new software features.

Package software builds and deploy to an embedded target environment.

Support integration and system test activities in a lab environment

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

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date

• Application software development experience

• Experience coding in C++ and Python

• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Experience with software configuration management (Git, SVN)

• Experience with software architecture and software design patterns

• Experience investigating problems to root cause and championing corrective actions

• Experience with mentoring and technical leadership

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Modern C++ 14 (and newer)

• Experience debugging embedded systems

• Experience with networking standards and communication protocol design

• Experience with Agile development methodology

• Experience working in Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo)

• Experience with CI/CD technologies

• Experience with LVC communication standards (DIS, TENA, HLA)

• Motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills

Mission Systems: 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