Senior Principal Software Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:
2025-05-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. By reaching across the markets, we draw on our vast portfolio of expertise, to make the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day. As industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins Aerospace is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life. Together, we're redefining the future of aerospace. Our Autonomy section is looking for an experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our team.

What You Will Do
Participate in collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, employing agile software development techniques and resources to plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions
Work in a Technical Leadership of a software team, ownership of software product providing an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations
Coordinate with multiple programs to ensure a stable product line base that supports multiple products
Maintain a backlog to plan and track progress of feature development and issue resolution
Collaborate with customer and user community to incorporate user feedback
Responsible for the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support

Qualifications You Must Have
10+ years of work-related experience with Software Engineering, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience with designing and implementing a large-scale modularized, reusable product base that supports multiple products
Software development experience with C, C++, or related languages
Experience developing on Red Hat Linux or equivalent OS
Experience leading a software team using Agile software development practices
Willingness to travel to support system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities
Ability to work on site for lab integration and team collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work well with other team members, teammates, and disciplines
Strong communication skills with experience communicating or presenting to customers or stakeholders on software development progress and capabilities
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with all phases of software development: architecture, design, implementation, testing, system integration, and sustainment
Experience with Python, Git, Visual Studio Code, Jira, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Boost, GCC compilers
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and relevant tools
Knowledge of modeling and simulation frameworks
Experience developing and integrating with an open system architecture
Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Network Communications, Datalinks and Platform Integration
Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related field

What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
ONSITE: 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.

At 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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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. 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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