Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. To view more on Mission Systems, click here! 

 

The Communication Systems directorate makes some of the most cutting-edge products across the enterprise and the software group plays a very large role.  We develop innovative solutions that keep our military members safe, connected, and informed. Our team has some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry and work with all the most recent technologies in embedded software development.     

 

As a Principal Software Engineer in this organization, you will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art communications systems to support UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles.  Examples would include advanced satellite communications, cryptography and state-of-the-art embedded computing architectures.  We build robust networks that implement low latency and high throughput communications that include anti-jamming capabilities, mobile adhoc features and IP connectivity.   

 

What You Will Do: 

• YOU will contribute to our software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code bases.   

• YOU will support the design and development of embedded software solutions and communications products   

• YOU will enhance our project team activities related to the specification of requirements, software implementation, test case development, verification test execution, and certification support   

• YOU will mentor software developers in technical and process-related areas   

• YOU will contribute to key decision making for the successful development of applications across multiple product lines   

 

What You Will Learn: 

• YOU will gain technical experience and mentorship opportunities to develop talent for yourself and others 

• YOU will work alongside subject matter experts and industry specialists, obtaining hands-on experience with software defined radios 

• YOU will engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop a cross-functional skillset 

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 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

• Experience with software development and integration on complex multi-threaded embedded C and C++ product software code ba