{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bd95de5fb9fe951db45f9d56","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd95de5fb9fe951db45f9d56","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd95de5fb9fe951db45f9d56","title":"Principle Software Project Engineer - Advanced Processing Architectures","description":"Date Posted:\n\n2026-09-10\n\nCountry:\n\nUnited States of America\n\nLocation:\n\nUS-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313\n\nPosition Role Type:\n\nOnsite\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\n\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\n\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\n\nNot Required\n\nAt 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.\n\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.\n\nThe Avionics Computing Products team has an opening for a Principal Software Project Engineer (P4). As a pivotal member of the department, you will partner with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and specialty engineers to drive disciplined software execution on a clean sheet design. You will lead the planning, coordination, and technical direction of software deliverables that enable next‑generation commercial avionics platforms.\n\nYou will bring strong software lifecycle knowledge together with systems‑level thinking to ensure predictable, high‑quality technical outcomes. As the engineering project leader for assigned software work packages, you will serve as the primary point of contact for technical leadership and project execution within the guidelines set by program leadership and Chief Engineers. This role requires an ability to navigate complex software dependencies, lifecycle workflows, integration environments, and certification‑aligned development processes while coordinating closely with program management, peer engineers, and customers.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nTechnical Leadership & Software Coordination\n\nLead daily execution of software engineering activities across planning, development, integration, verification, and sustainment.\n\nEnsure consistency across software requirements, interfaces, ICDs, configuration baselines, and engineering artifacts.\n\nWork under the technical direction of the Project Chief Engineer.\n\nDrive alignment across systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to ensure cohesive and predictable execution.\n\nProject Planning, Execution & Controls\n\nDevelop detailed software plans including named tasks, resource needs, schedules, and cost estimates.\n\nLead execution of IMS, ISAT, Work Packages, and software engineering backlogs.\n\nIdentify cost, schedule, and technical risks early; recommend mitigation strategies and lead recovery efforts when needed.\n\nDefine and maintain software task sequencing, dependencies, and integration touchpoints.\n\nSoftware Integration, Verification & Dependency Management\n\nCoordinate software integration events, lab activities, and test plans aligned with verification, validation, and certification workflows.\n\nMaintain disciplined weekly tracking of giver/receiver dependencies, ensuring upstream and downstream teams remain synchronized.\n\nGuide teams in resolving software defects, integration issues, and technical blockers to maintain schedule fidelity.\n\nScope Definition, Proposals & Customer Engagement\n\nSupport technical inputs for bids, proposals, SOWs, and customer presentations related to software scope.\n\nEnsure software assumptions, constraints, deliverables, and risk positions are clearly articulated.\n\nRepresent software engineering status, challenges, and milestones confidently to program leadership and customers.\n\nCommunication, Reporting & Team Cadence\n\nDeliver clear, concise software project status to Project Chief Engineers, Program Management, and key stakeholders.\n\nEnsure software risks, issues, and dependencies are visible and tracked to closure.\n\nLead weekly software cadence meetings, distributing high‑quality written summaries of tasks, forecasts, and critical actions.\n\nProvide strategic guidance when schedule or scope pressures arise, enabling the team to stay aligned with program milestones.\n\nQualifications You Must Have:\n\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.\n\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role\n\nAble to lead large software or multi‑discipline engineering teams with complex interdependencies.\n\nExperience in software development, integration, verification, or systems‑level coordination of software deliverables.\n\nExperience managing technical software projects including schedule execution, risk management, issue resolution, and customer interaction.\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\n\nExperience meeting engineering goals, commitments, and schedule targets.\n\nAble of working with individual contributors, senior engineers, program leadership, and external customers.\n\nExperience with avionics regulatory and certification workflows (DO‑178C, DO‑160, ARP4754A, DO‑297).\n\nBackground in embedded software, real‑time operating systems, or avionics processing platforms.\n\nExperience with software integration labs, automated test environments, or CI‑aligned verification workflows.\n\nLeading customer discussions, proposals, technical reviews, and bid strategy.\n\nAbility to balance software performance, safety, and affordability within project constraints.\n\nAbility to mentor, influence, and drive team performance in a highly collaborative engineering environment.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\n And more!\n\nEligible for relocation.\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\n\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\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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. 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The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\n\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\n\nNot Required\n\nAt 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.\n\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.\n\nThe Avionics Computing Products team has an opening for a Principal Software Project Engineer (P4). As a pivotal member of the department, you will partner with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and specialty engineers to drive disciplined software execution on a clean sheet design. You will lead the planning, coordination, and technical direction of software deliverables that enable next‑generation commercial avionics platforms.\n\nYou will bring strong software lifecycle knowledge together with systems‑level thinking to ensure predictable, high‑quality technical outcomes. As the engineering project leader for assigned software work packages, you will serve as the primary point of contact for technical leadership and project execution within the guidelines set by program leadership and Chief Engineers. This role requires an ability to navigate complex software dependencies, lifecycle workflows, integration environments, and certification‑aligned development processes while coordinating closely with program management, peer engineers, and customers.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nTechnical Leadership & Software Coordination\n\nLead daily execution of software engineering activities across planning, development, integration, verification, and sustainment.\n\nEnsure consistency across software requirements, interfaces, ICDs, configuration baselines, and engineering artifacts.\n\nWork under the technical direction of the Project Chief Engineer.\n\nDrive alignment across systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to ensure cohesive and predictable execution.\n\nProject Planning, Execution & Controls\n\nDevelop detailed software plans including named tasks, resource needs, schedules, and cost estimates.\n\nLead execution of IMS, ISAT, Work Packages, and software engineering backlogs.\n\nIdentify cost, schedule, and technical risks early; recommend mitigation strategies and lead recovery efforts when needed.\n\nDefine and maintain software task sequencing, dependencies, and integration touchpoints.\n\nSoftware Integration, Verification & Dependency Management\n\nCoordinate software integration events, lab activities, and test plans aligned with verification, validation, and certification workflows.\n\nMaintain disciplined weekly tracking of giver/receiver dependencies, ensuring upstream and downstream teams remain synchronized.\n\nGuide teams in resolving software defects, integration issues, and technical blockers to maintain schedule fidelity.\n\nScope Definition, Proposals & Customer Engagement\n\nSupport technical inputs for bids, proposals, SOWs, and customer presentations related to software scope.\n\nEnsure software assumptions, constraints, deliverables, and risk positions are clearly articulated.\n\nRepresent software engineering status, challenges, and milestones confidently to program leadership and customers.\n\nCommunication, Reporting & Team Cadence\n\nDeliver clear, concise software project status to Project Chief Engineers, Program Management, and key stakeholders.\n\nEnsure software risks, issues, and dependencies are visible and tracked to closure.\n\nLead weekly software cadence meetings, distributing high‑quality written summaries of tasks, forecasts, and critical actions.\n\nProvide strategic guidance when schedule or scope pressures arise, enabling the team to stay aligned with program milestones.\n\nQualifications You Must Have:\n\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.\n\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role\n\nAble to lead large software or multi‑discipline engineering teams with complex interdependencies.\n\nExperience in software development, integration, verification, or systems‑level coordination of software deliverables.\n\nExperience managing technical software projects including schedule execution, risk management, issue resolution, and customer interaction.\n\nQualifications We Prefer:\n\nExperience meeting engineering goals, commitments, and schedule targets.\n\nAble of working with individual contributors, senior engineers, program leadership, and external customers.\n\nExperience with avionics regulatory and certification workflows (DO‑178C, DO‑160, ARP4754A, DO‑297).\n\nBackground in embedded software, real‑time operating systems, or avionics processing platforms.\n\nExperience with software integration labs, automated test environments, or CI‑aligned verification workflows.\n\nLeading customer discussions, proposals, technical reviews, and bid strategy.\n\nAbility to balance software performance, safety, and affordability within project constraints.\n\nAbility to mentor, influence, and drive team performance in a highly collaborative engineering environment.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\n And more!\n\nEligible for relocation.\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\n\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\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\n\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.\n\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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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. 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