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Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Salary
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025
Date Posted:

2025-03-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

ARINC Incorporated d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Annapolis, MD. This is a hybrid role, individual must work in the Annapolis, Maryland office 3 times per week and can work remote two days per week.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU Will Do

  • Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning and design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities.
  • Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function.
  • Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities.
  • Determine end-user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirement and input data acquisitions.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Architect or related role working in Software Development and Design. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 7 years of experience as a Software Architect or related role working in Software Development and Design would be acceptable.
  • Must possess at least 7 years of software engineering and development utilizing programming languages used in aviation, such as Python, Java, and C .
  • Must possess at least 5 years of experience leading and coaching teams of developers and engineers.
  • Must possess at least 5 years of experience as systems or software architect designing, developing and deploying technical architecture for complex systems.
  • Must possess at least 3 years of experience designing and deploying to cloud computing technologies (AWS or Azure) and service-oriented architectures.
  • Must possess at least 2 of experience with aviation regulations and standards related to flight planning, such as FAA regulations and ICAO standards.
  • Must possess demonstrable experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data analysis, which are commonly used in aviation for flight planning and route optimization.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Connected Aviation Solutions: Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.

The salary range is $178,963.00 to $272,000.00 USD per year. 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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