Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-03-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Design, develop, document, test and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing system for product and commercial software.
• Determine end user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output, requirements and input data acquisition.
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met.
• Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and use.
• Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
• Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards, including control modeling (model-based design).
• Conduct, test and perform debug of control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct disciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems and commercial software.
• Measure and analyze software designs for equipment / products to ensure current and future needs of the business are met.
• Build and implement procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and functions.
• Operate equipment and computer systems for testing and software design purposes to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives are achieved.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Aerospace/Defense industry would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with the use and application of software engineering principles and techniques to perform software testing, integration, and trouble shooting in support of fielded products in C++, Python, and Java languages.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with safety critical product development for the Avionics/Aerospace domain.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with analysis of software systems of moderate to high complexity such as systems with multiple sub-systems with multiple hardware components or mixed electrical technologies and software programs.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience in Software Engineering in the avionics industry with ARP-4754, DO-127 B/C, DO-160 and/or DO-254 compliance. 
• Non-U.S. Person – Position will not offer work immigration sponsorship and will seek export authorizations to allow the individual to work on a specific program or project.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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