Principal Software Engineer – Foundation Software

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Principal Software Engineer leading foundation software development for safety-critical military applications at Collins Aerospace. Managing projects, teams, and ensuring compliance with certification requirements.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software projects, ensuring compliance with DO-178 certification requirements, and guiding diverse engineering teams. Proficient in Embedded C and project management, with a strong focus on effective communication of technical progress and risks.

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Embedded C ProgrammingDO-178 ComplianceProject ManagementTechnical DirectionTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Embedded CSoftware DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical Engineering ProcessesCertification Audits

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRisk ManagementTeam Guidance

Industry Keywords

Collins AerospaceSTEM DegreeSoftware EngineeringTechnical DirectionDevelopment Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Projects: You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment.
Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes.
Define Development Plans: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits.
Guide Teams: You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers.
Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Embedded C and Foundation Level Software Experience.
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!