Principal Software Engineer (HYBRID)

Date Posted:

2026-03-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Design Quality Assurance group (DQA) is looking for an experienced engineering professional who is interested in using their technical skills and experiences to improve Collins design methods and mentor engineering teams. As a DQA team member, you would help ensure new product designs meet or exceed requirements, engineering "best practices" are followed, customer and regulatory agency requirements are understood and met, and defects are identified and eliminated prior to transition to production.

In this role, the ideal candidate will be capable of advising project teams and leadership of design quality trends and systemic issues, working with organizations to investigate issues, understanding and leading efforts to determine root cause of design issues, and providing recommended corrective actions as needed to achieve design and development objectives for high quality designs. This position requires the applicant to have a thorough understanding of, and demonstrated experience in engineering design and development process and methods, industry standards and regulations, requirements analysis and capture, integration, test, and engineering documentation for certification.

This is a hybrid position located in Burnsville Minnesota. Relocation assistance is available.

What you will do:

• Primary Design Quality Focal Point for the devices assigned.
• Assure new developments meet customer, company, DO-178, and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) review of development artifacts.
• Throughout the development lifecycle mentor engineering teams regarding process, Quality, and regulatory requirements in order to ensure problem-free product and artifact deliveries. Ensure robust design through assisting engineering in the use of appropriate tools and practices.
• Proactively assess development projects on an ongoing basis to determine "health" of the project via process and work product assessment/audit using the appropriate tool sets.
• Ensure engineering efforts are performed effectively and aligned with Collins & customer's quality expectations
• Employ Quality-related tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Variation Reduction, Key Characteristics, etc. as appropriate. Analyze project data for trends and systemic issues - recommend corrective action.
• Assist transition to production ensuring D&D related quality issues are resolved
• Ensure effective and appropriate project process tailoring and approvals
• OTJ mentor/trainer of process for teams
• Ensure plans account for lessons learned

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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Demonstrated experience with software development and the associated processes.
• Solid understanding and experience in the engineering development lifecycle with emphasis on design quality aspects is critical for success.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Working knowledge of the aerospace industry, manufacturing, and system development and the associated processes.
• Previous software quality assurance experience

What we offer: 

• 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, critica