Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 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

Your Next Mission: Engineering the Future of National Defense

At Collins Aerospace, we don’t just write code – we build the backbone of mission-critical systems that safeguard lives. As a Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor in a Special Access Program (SAP), working on cutting-edge Strategic Nuclear Deterrence technologies. Your expertise will drive innovation, enhance security, and ensure the reliability of systems vital to national defense.

This role is more than just engineering – it’s about solving complex challenges that shape the future of aerospace and defense. If you’re passionate about high-stakes embedded systems, real-time software, and developing solutions that have a lasting impact, we want you on our team.

What YOU Will Do:

• Architect, design, and develop embedded software solutions for mission-critical systems.

• Collaborate with top engineers and domain experts to create high-performance, real-time applications in a secure and rigorous environment.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and security requirements through rigorous testing, validation, and verification.

• Engage in full lifecycle development, from requirements development to system integration and deployment.

• Utilize advanced tools and methodologies, including model based systems engineer and automated testing to deliver high-quality, maintainable software.

What YOU Will Learn:

• Gain and grow deep expertise within the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence domain.

• Acquire valuable experience and opportunities to lead, including roles such as Product Owner, CAM, and Software Lead.

• Become a subject matter expert and leader in communication technologies with cross-disciplinary exposure.

• Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and expertise.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start.

• Professional experience in embedded systems/software design, integration and testing with real-time operating systems.

• Software development experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum, automated testing, and continuous integration.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Git, Docker, and requirements management applications.

• Previous professional background in software development lifecycle models and processes for Department of Defense contracts.

• Experience working on software for military applications and/or experience in working government programs.

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts for UML model and requirements management with tools such as MagicDraw Cameo, Rhapsody, and Enterprise Architect.

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 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,