Principal Software Engineer - Certification Focal (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Next Generation Processing Foundational Software team is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer with a strong passion for certification to join our organization. This foundational and platform software group develops the core building blocks required for hardware bring‑up, along with the essential functionality that enables our product application software to be built efficiently and reliably.   We deliver reusable   software   lifecycle artifacts that support a wide range of end‑user products   and their airworthiness requirements . Next‑generation processing capabilities represent a key technology investment for our future product lines, and this role provides a unique opportunity to influence product strategies, as well as the tools, processes, and methods that drive our ability to deliver new capabilities efficiently and with the highest standards of quality to our customers.   What You Will Do:   Provide subcontractor oversight and coordination in support of software certification activities, including certification document reviews and audit preparation.   Coordinate and contribute to software certification deliverables, such as authoring plans, processes, work instructions, SOI submissions, and resolving findings.   Serve as the primary point of contact for the project team   regarding   questions on processes, plans, standards, and policies.   Collaborate with a wide variety of teams, including internal and external customers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, partner suppliers, safety engineers, and program managers.   Manage certification activities, including project management responsibilities such as bidding, estimating, tracking, and reporting on technical scope, cost, and schedule.   Proactively   identify   and manage risks, opportunities, dependencies, and assumptions associated with certification aspects of the program.   Support   additional   software engineering activities during periods of reduced certification workload; these may include requirements capture, design, development, integration, and verification.   Present information effectively to internal and external leaders at various levels and   anticipate   potential questions.   Mentor team members in software certification practices and champion the development of training materials and knowledge‑transfer opportunities.   Qualifications You Must Have: 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 8+ years of applied experience in the software development lifecycle.   5+ years of applied experience with the DO‑178/DO‑330 commercial certification process.   Qualifications We Prefer: Familiarity with certification   objectives   defined in AC 20‑170/DO‑297.   Familiarity with certification   objectives   defined in ARP-4754   Experience with Collins internal certification processes and the Stages of Involvement (SOI) audit process, or equivalent.   Experience with Collins safety, security, and quality policies and procedures, or equivalent.   What We Offer 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!   Learn More & Apply Now!​ Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropr