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The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nNot RequiredAt 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.\nCollins 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.\nJoin our Advanced Processing Architectures organization as a Principal Embedded Platform Software Engineer, where you will influence the design, development, and integration of the foundational software that enables secure, deterministic, and high-performance operation of next-generation avionics processing platforms. In this role, you will define technical direction across programs, shape platform architecture, and guide teams developing critical early-boot, hardware-bring-up, HAL, diagnostic, and platform-security components that support advanced SoC and ASIC-based systems. \nYou will collaborate across systems, hardware, software, and verification disciplines to ensure cohesive platform behavior, introduce innovative solutions to complex hardware/software challenges, and drive engineering excellence through technical mentorship and cross-team leadership. This role provides an opportunity to influence program-level strategy, strengthen development workflows, and elevate the technical capabilities of the broader platform engineering community. \nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nLead program-level technical strategy for embedded platform software, including secure boot flows, early-boot initialization, SoC/ASIC bring-up, HAL frameworks, diagnostics, and platform security features \nApply expert knowledge to design software for complex embedded multiprocessor systems and provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems \nGuide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and alignment with program goals \nDefine and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program \nOversee integration and technical evaluation of supplier-provided bootloaders, BSP components, and platform software deliverables \nProduce high-quality documentation including design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training material \nCollaborate closely with systems, hardware, safety, and software teams to ensure well-understood, repeatable, and reliable platform behavior \nUtilize Agile development methods, automation tools, and continuous integration pipelines to drive efficient and consistent software delivery \nMentor engineers across levels (P1-P3) and support the development of future technical leaders \nQUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE\nTypically 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\nExperience with at least two of the following: embedded C/C++ development, scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) to automate development or integration task, embedded security/secure boot, software architecture design \nExperience developing embedded software for complex SoCs or custom ASIC-based systems, including board bring-up, diagnostics, or low-level driver/HAL development \nExperience working with embedded RTOS environments (e.g., VxWorks, Integrity, Green Hills, Linux) including BSP integration and configuration \nExperience developing systems involving hardware, firmware, and software integration \nQUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER\nExperience developing, verifying or certifying software in DO-178 B/C at high assurance levels or similar rigor \nSelf-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on complex tasks \nStrong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills \nExperience with Agile methods, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated test frameworks \nStrong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical intent and drive alignment across teams \nDemonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making at a program level and evaluate multiple solution paths effectively \nWhat We Offer\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nEligible for relocation assistance\nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nAvionics 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.\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nAt Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. \nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. 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. 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