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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - Foundation Software (Remote) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Embedded C, Ethernet, Real-Time Operating Systems, Powerpc, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Network Switches, Bug Reporting - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/28EFFFD096FC456998DDCD0428BA008A/job/ ## About the Role * Technical Expertise: You will enhance your technical skills in processing platforms and associated technologies. * Leadership Skills: You will develop your ability to lead and manage software development teams, making impactful decisions and solving complex problems. Qualifications You Must Have: * Embedded C and Foundation Level Software Experience. * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, * We value teamwork and team players, those who know how to work with others to accomplish a goal, and those who mentor and grow other engineers. * We value people who demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to learn and grow, tenacity in completing tasks and meeting commitments, and an ability to adapt to change. * We value people who show energy in their work. * We value proactive self-starters who build sound, collaborative relationships. * We value leadership in every role you have, the ability to guide people and break down barriers to success. ## Description At Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, we're looking for a Pr. Software Engineer to join our foundation software team. You'll be leading the development, certification, and sustainment of foundation software for safety-critical military applications. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the impacts to foundation software due to hardware obsolescence and customer driven changes to fielded products. The scope of this effort includes military avionics components utilizing PowerPC based systems using LynxOS-178 operating system. The components include processing modules, ethernet nodes, commercial and high integrity ethernet switch modules. This role requires the ability to analyze requirements, software, and open problem reports. This role will also require you to manage small development teams when software updates are required., * Lead Projects: You will serve as the software project engineer, supplying project management and technical direction during all program phases including pursuit, bidding, planning, execution, and sustainment. * Ensure Consistency: You will ensure consistency with Collins Aerospace technical engineering processes. * Define Development Plans: You will help define development plans, ensure compliance with DO-178 and other certification requirements, and lead certification efforts through audits. * Guide Teams: You will lead a wide range of entry-level to highly experienced engineers. * Communicate Effectively: You will communicate technical progress, risks, opportunities, financial data, and other project management information clearly and concisely. ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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