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Engineer What’s Next.\nAt RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, approximately 185,000 innovators come together with a shared purpose: solving the world’s most complex challenges and making a meaningful difference. Through our industry-leading businesses, advanced research, and cutting-edge technologies, we are redefining what’s possible in aerospace and defense.\nCollins Aerospace, an RTX business, is at the forefront of developing intelligent, technologically advanced solutions that connect and protect our world. Our innovations help shape the future of flight, enhance aircraft capabilities, and enable safer, smarter, and more connected aviation systems.\nAre you ready to work on software that powers the future of airborne communication?\nWe are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer - Avionics Communication & Data Link Systems to join our Airborne Information Solutions Department within the Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) division. 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including Data Link, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Control Systems (FCS), and aircraft displays.\nStrong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), covering requirements analysis, software design, coding, integration, verification, and validation.\nPractical exposure to DO-178B/C processes and safety-critical software development.\nHands-on experience with V&V, structural coverage analysis, debugging, troubleshooting, and white-box, unit, integration, and verification testing.\nExperience with software development and verification tools such as VectorCAST, PyATE, RapiTest, Git, and Subversion.\nFamiliarity with real-time operating systems and network analyzer tools used for communication and performance testing.\nUnderstanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile engineering environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience developing, integrating, and certifying large-scale avionics software systems.\nStrong knowledge of safety-critical software architecture, design principles, and development practices.\nPractical experience with airborne communication and data link protocols, including applicable ARINC standards.\nFamiliarity with avionics simulation environments and system-level testing.\nExperience supporting formal certification reviews, SOI activities, compliance audits, and certification evidence preparation.\nAbility to analyze complex technical problems, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and drive issues through to resolution.\nWhat You’ll Gain\nAt Collins Aerospace, your work contributes to technologies that have a direct impact on the future of aviation.\nMeaningful engineering challenges: Work on advanced avionics communication applications that support aircraft connectivity and operational safety.\nTechnical depth and innovation: Apply your expertise in embedded software, data link protocols, real-time systems, and safety-critical 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Our Avionics business delivers trusted navigation, communication, surveillance, and safety systems used worldwide.\nAt Collins Aerospace, you will:\nWork alongside industry-leading experts\nBuild technologies that protect lives and enable safer aviation\nGrow your career while shaping the future of aerospace innovation\nWe are redefining aerospace-and you can be part of it.\nWork Model Options\nHybrid: A mix of onsite and remote work\nCollaboration and innovation are core to our culture, supported by world-class digital tools and global connectivity.\nBenefits Snapshot\nCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits\nMeal coupons\nGroup Life, Health, and Personal Accident Insurance\n18 days vacation + 12 days contingency leave\nEmployee Scholar Program\nStrong work-life balance culture\nCar lease program\nNational Pension Scheme (NPS)\nLeave Travel Allowance (LTA)\nFuel, maintenance, and driver benefits\nAdditional Information\nBackground verification is mandatory for all India hires\nDrug screening required for Operations positions\nApply Now\nAt Collins Aerospace, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities.\nApply now and help us redefine aerospace-every day.\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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