Principal Embedded Software Lead Engineer

About the Company Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, develops advanced aerospace and defense technologies supporting civilian, military, and government missions. Its Mission Systems organization delivers secure communications, missionized systems, and specialized solutions for complex aerospace and defense requirements. About the Role Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Software Lead Engineer – Embedded Communications to lead software engineering activities for mission-critical communication systems. The role combines advanced embedded software development with technical leadership, program execution, cost and schedule management, and customer requirement analysis. The engineer will work with high-performance teams developing secure and complex systems where reliability and mission success are critical. Key Responsibilities Lead embedded software engineering activities using C/C++ and Python.Drive software development excellence across the full development lifecycle.Lead technical proposals and program-level cost estimates.Coordinate software execution for small engineering teams.Translate customer requirements into comprehensive system solutions.Manage program cost, schedule, risks, and opportunities.Track program performance in alignment with earned value management.Identify technical and program risks and develop mitigation strategies.Support product ownership, scope management, and backlog management.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and program teams.Support development of complex embedded communication systems.Basic Qualifications STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.Experience with Cost Account Management for engineering teams.Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules for multi-year programs.Experience using risk and opportunity frameworks.Product Owner experience, including scope and backlog management.Active and transferable Secret security clearance required.U.S. citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications Experience with multithreaded real-time embedded applications.Experience leading technical proposals and bidding activities.Experience with the SEER parametric estimation tool.Agile development experience.Technical leadership within Agile teams.TCP/IP network application development experience.UML experience.Knowledge of cross-domain solutions.Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for new employees401(k) with employer matching and retirement contributionsTuition reimbursementStudent loan repayment programLife and disability insuranceParental, birth, and adoption leaveAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness rewardsVirtual healthcare servicesChild and elder care servicesRelocation assistanceAdditional voluntary insurance optionsEqual Opportunity Statement Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business requirements. The company maintains a secu