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Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

  • Job type Posted on: Jul 06, 2026
  • Experience level SwiftCruit
  • Employment type Melbourne, Florida
  • Remote status Salary: $204,500 per year
  • Employment type Onsite
  • Salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Melbourne Florida United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Collins Aerospace (a division of RTX) has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Melbourne, FL. Responsibilities Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities. Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function. Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities. Determine end‑user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition. Qualifications Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Avionics Navigation Systems. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DO‑178B on DAL‑A products. Must possess at least 5 years of experience development in C/C++. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Realtime Embedded Systems Development. Non‑US Person – Must 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. Location & Position Details Melbourne, FL – 307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd – BLDG 307. This role is U.S.‑based and onsite; employees working in onsite roles will work onsite. Salary range: $146,973.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. Benefits 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted:

Jul 06, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_3EA8D39A54B0B88FBC35D9C3700667F0

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Melbourne

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Collins Aerospace (a division of RTX) has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Melbourne, FL. Responsibilities Develop, coordinate and conduct complex tests and debug control and diagnostic systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other project team members in the planning, design, development and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software to ensure smooth operations on software engineering activities. Design and implement build procedures that are used to support hardware and software product development and function. Recommend changes in the selection and application of software production components to improve and develop software engineering activities. Determine end‑user needs by analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements and input data acquisition. Qualifications Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or related role would be acceptable. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Avionics Navigation Systems. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DO‑178B on DAL‑A products. Must possess at least 5 years of experience development in C/C++. Must possess at least 5 years of experience with Realtime Embedded Systems Development. Non‑US Person – Must 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. Location & Position Details Melbourne, FL – 307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd – BLDG 307. This role is U.S.‑based and onsite; employees working in onsite roles will work onsite. Salary range: $146,973.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. Benefits 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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