Senior Principal, Software GFX Engineer - A2G (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a talented Graphics Engineer to join the exciting development of a next-generation graphics & processing solution in Cedar Rapids, IA.  We are focused on applying this solution across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety-critical commercial and military applications. Our team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these data and graphics processing solutions.     

An understanding of OpenGL, Vulkan, FACE and ARINC 661 is highly required for this position. We are also looking for an engineer that finds passion in their line of work and who integrates well in a team environment.  

What You Will Do: 

• Serve as the engineering project leader for programs developing Avionics products, including coordination of hardware, software, and firmware scope to meet program commitments.   
• Ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical consistent engineering processes.  
• Ensure compliance with program and product requirements as reflected in design plans.  
• Lead wide range of entry-levels to highly experienced engineers.  
• Demonstrate technical ability in processing platforms and the associated technologies.  
• Maintain awareness of key technologies and the company's competitive position.
• 5-10% travel as needed.  

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• 3D Graphics Certification Experience.
• Leadership experience in developing ruggedized products.    
• Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297, or APR4754A.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Demonstrated success in balancing system performance and affordability.   
• Strong communicator, able to work with the spectrum of individual contributors to executive leadership.   

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. Start your application today.

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.

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