Principal Engineer

Unspecified Overview: Collins is working building industry challenging Avionics products making the products smaller, smarter and more efficient. Platform software provides an infrastructure for hosting an Operating system and application services that interfaces with hardware. Position Title: Principal Engineer Job responsibilities: To work as an independent contributor developing, enhancing, and maintaining Mission critical platform software.  Communicate and coordinate effectively within the teams. Build and nurture team at offshore, develop team strengths and improve upon their competency. Lead and Motivate team on future technologies. Maintain integrity and work ethics within the team. Support software engineering team through the execution of planned development/verification activities. Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, installs and supports software applications and systems. Understand the interfaces and behaviors of external software and hardware components that interact with the currently developed component. Scope out dependencies, issues, risks, & escalate prior to burning 20% of the efforts. Technically responsible for project milestones. Educational Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development and Verification. Basic Qualifications: Hands on experience on different stages of SDLC life cycle as per DO-178 B/C guidelines. Excellent understanding of system software concepts, binary executables, debug information, OS concepts. Strong C programming skills, Embedded C, Linux shell scripting. Strong RTOS concepts with experience on working with Multicore/Multi-Threading using VxWorks, Lynx OS. Good knowledge on processors and their architecture (ARM, PowerPC etc.). Hands on experience on Device Driver Implementation. Expertise with Software Configuration Management and Change Control Process (DOORS, JAMA, SVN, JIRA, GIT, Confluence etc.). Experience in using embedded development tools, debuggers, JTAG, Lauterbach, and Analyzers. Understanding of structural coverage analysis and unit test automation tools. Understanding of software certification documents. Proficiency in Quality audits process. Recommended skills: Knowledge on Python, Shell scripting, Batch files is an added advantage. Good to have exposure to ARINC 653, ARINC 665, AFDX software specification. Working knowledge on Agile methodology is an added advantage. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace’s Aerostructures business is a world leader in the design, manufacture, integration and support of nacelles -- the aerodynamic structures which house aircraft engines. Our nacelle technologies improve fuel efficiency, reduce engine noise and supply critical stopping power when an airplane lands. Today, our innovative nacelle systems are featured on many of the world’s newest and most game-changing commercial, regional and business jet platforms. And we’re not stopping there: we’re working hard to create the next generation of nacelles that are greener, quieter and more efficient. In addition, our Engineered Polymer Products division is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, high-performance composite and elastomeric structures and products for marine applications. Whether in the air or underwater, we’re pushing the limits of innovation. Want to join us on this important journey? * Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. Hybrid:  Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote:  Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.  Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.