Principal Software Engineer IV(Remote)

Overview

Principal Software Engineer IV role at Collins Aerospace (RTX) leading program-level technical strategy for embedded software, remote in the United States.

What you'll do

• Lead program-level technical strategy for embedded software, including boot, board bring-up, HAL frameworks, diagnostics.
• Apply expert knowledge to design software for complex embedded systems and provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Guide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and alignment with program goals.
• Define and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program.
• Produce high-quality documentation including design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training material.
• Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, safety to ensure well-understood, repeatable, and reliable platform behavior.
• Utilize Agile development methods, automation tools, and continuous integration pipelines to drive efficient and consistent software delivery.

What you'll need

• 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 and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with at least two of the following: embedded C development; scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) to automate development or integration tasks; software architecture design.
• Experience developing embedded software for complex systems, including board bring-up, diagnostics, or low-level driver/HAL development.
• Experience developing systems involving hardware and software integration.

Nice to have

• Experience developing, verifying or certifying software in DO-178 B/C at high assurance levels or similar rigor.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on complex tasks.
• Experience with Agile methods, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated test frameworks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical intent and drive alignment across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making at a program level and evaluate multiple solution paths effectively.

Details

• Remote role, working primarily offsite (from home); some onsite presence may be discussed based on proximity to an RTX site.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future; no immigration sponsorship offered and no export authorization will be sought.
• No security clearance required.
• May be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an office location.
• U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• Salary range 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.