NC, USA
33 days ago
Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

NC606: Raleigh NC-Aviation Pkwy 951 Aviation Parkway Suite 300, Morrisville, NC, 27560 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

We are Collins Aerospace, a company of innovators committed to building a safer, more connected world. Here, you can apply your skills toward advancing aviation, creating innovations that take us deeper into space, and developing smarter defense systems. We’re stretching the boundaries of what’s possible every day with our transformational technologies. Join us and let’s rise to the challenge of the moment together.

Secure Information Systems (SIS) solves problems to protect information. we are broadly engaged across all aspects of information transmission delivering innovative solutions that span space, ground, airborne, shipboard, government, civil, and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators protecting our countries most sensitive information.

We are seeking a well qualified Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer. This is an onsite position and can be located in either Morrisville, NC or El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Do

Architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software for a network security appliances, including device management software, communication protocols, device drivers, and control plane security features. 

Work closely with a team software engineers to ensure implementation meets the product requirements.  

Socialize designs with team and integrates suggestions and changes as appropriate. Unit test software components to ensure module-level functionality and data structure consistency.

Participate in design and implementation/code reviews of other team members. 

Work with implementation teams to derive and document appropriate designs for the problem space. 

Create required project documentation in support of contract deliverables. Including development plans, requirement and design specifications, and test documents. 

Independently manage time and prioritizes tasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints. 

Resolve issues found during engineering test in a timely manner, taking risk into account.  Consistent use of group tools for tracking of defects and management of code.  Implement code in a timely fashion.

Demonstrate excellent organizational, decision making and communication skills

Qualifications You Must Have 

Typically requires 10 years of prior relevant experience.

Proven experience providing technical leadership for large complex software/hardware developments and at least 4+ years of embedded development.

Sound working knowledge of memory management, pthreads, inter-process communication, IPC and synchronization methods, strong software and hardware debugging skills (e.g. GDB,KGDB, JTAG probes) is expected.

Expert in C and C++

Understanding of network security protocols and algorithms (e.g. TLS, SSL, encryption, OpenSSL, X.509 Certificates, etc.).

2+ years of experience using embedded Linux (kernel and user levels) or like RTOS.

Understands networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, and ICMP.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 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

Qualifications We Prefer

Active US Security Clearance

Experience with Open Standards such as FACE and OMS

Experience with Xilinx Znnq UltraScale+ MPSocs architecture and software development

Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI-3300) and Over-The-Network-Keying (OTNK)

Crypto Algorithm experience.

Control plane implementation for Ethernet based Network Appliances

CLI, SNMP, MIBs, RESTCONF, YANG experience for device management

Experience with SysML and UML modeling tools

Experience with creating software development cost and schedule sizing’s for new product and feature development

Experience in Waterfall and Agile/Scrum, Continuous Integration Environments

Experience with requirements management using DOORS

Experience with configuration management tools

Software or Systems Engineering Integration expertise

M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

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, 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  ​

Relocation Assistance

 And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​


Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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This is an Onsite role: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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