Date Posted:
2025-10-05Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance:
Secret - CurrentRaytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in engineering and proposal teams to successfully execute programs and prepare responsive proposals aimed at making the world a safer place. Come support those who provide us with all the freedoms we enjoy. Our commitment to providing an environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and growth opportunities are primary reasons engineers come to work at RTX.
The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) Software (SW) Engineering Department has an opportunity for a talented Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our team.
What You Will Do
Participate on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile software development techniques
Responsible for the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support
Work and learn the highest software engineering process maturity level as recognized by the Software Engineering Institute
Qualifications You Must Have
Experience in Software Engineering including working all phases of the software development lifecycle
Prior experience in a technical or team leadership role, such as SW Architect, SW Lead etc.
Experience with Software Development Using C/C++, JAVA, JavaScript HTML5, and/or CSS
Experience with full-stack development (GUI, back-end services, middleware)
Familiarity with developing applications using communication protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, SIP)
Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, VxWorks or other Real time operating systems
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 SECRET U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Experience with DevOps, Jenkins and automated testing
Exposure to Model Driven Development
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded programming, processor/board architecture and design
Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
Applied experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/D)
Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
Working experience with Microservice Architectures and Containerized Applications
Experience with software integration on custom hardware
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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
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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