Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

Key Skills

.NET, Aartificial intelligence, ASP.net, C# Programming, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Database, Design, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, SQL

Job Description

This role will be performed ONSITE at our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.

• Eligible for Relocation

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this position will be site level projects in a manufacturing environment where the development of software applications is necessary for automation and compliance. This job will focus primarily on these areas:

• Design and develop software applications requiring state of the art industry knowledge and techniques 
• Understand and apply Collins Aerospace software processes to all software development efforts
• Establish departmental standards around requirements capture, analysis, design, development, code reviews, test and release software processes, tools, methods, and coding best practices in a manufacturing environment and where not already defined by Collins’ processes 
• Lead and participate in full lifecycle development of applications including requirements capture and development, software architecture, integration and testing, and documentation of software of moderate complexity 
• Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts in definition, integration, verification, and validation of products and sub-systems of high complexity
• Identify root cause of the most advanced and complex software and systems issues using appropriate debug and analysis tools
• Produce engineering estimates and rough order of magnitude (ROM) for individual and group tasks 
• Integrate and test changes to existing software applications with a focus on high quality, reliable solutions
• Work directly with leaders in other departments to escalate and resolve technical software issues in a timely fashion 
• Mentor junior software engineers and provides guidance on complex projects 
• Stay current on best practices and advancements in development methodologies and software technology 
• Provide project status along with any necessary supporting documentation 
• Stay current on best practices and advancements in development methodologies and software technology 
• Influential regarding policies, practices, and procedures 
• Develop plans aligned with corporate policies and budgets
• Highly complex problem solving with little to no oversight required 
• Mentor junior software engineers and provides guidance on complex projects 

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced experience with windows and web based application development
• Advanced experience with C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Java, SQL, and Python
• Experience in large database design and query tuning 
• Experienced mentoring or acting as software lead 
• Manufacturing and/or chemical process domain knowledge and experience 
• Data analysis and visualization 
• Developing factory automation analysis tools and solutions
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

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.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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, 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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.