Principal Software Engineer - Foundation Software (Remote)

Collins Aerospace
Des Moines, IAFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 10, 2026

Role responsibilities

Lead the development, certification, and sustainment of foundation software for safety-critical military applications. Manage impacts to foundation software due to hardware obsolescence and customer-driven changes.

Requirements

A degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience is required. Experience in embedded C and foundation level software is essential.

Key skills

Embedded C, Foundation Level Software, Project Management, Technical Direction, Certification Requirements, Team Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving

Keywords

Software Engineer, Foundation Software, Military Applications, PowerPC, LynxOS-178, Avionics, Certification, DO-178, Project Management, Technical Expertise, Team Management, Problem Reports, Ethernet, Development Plans, Safety-Critical Systems, Collins Aerospace, Aerospace, Defense

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