Principal Software Engineer - Datalink Safety Routers and Applications (ONSITE)

Date Posted

2026-09-14Country:

United States of America Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131 Position Role Type:

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:

Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Software Engineer role within our Datalink Safety Routers and Applications team. The team develops airborne safety router software and Air Traffic Control (ATC) applications supporting safety-critical air/ground communications, as well as Signal Processor (SigP) avionics software supporting aircraft data concentration and audio management functions. You will work across a diverse portfolio of safety-critical avionics products and platforms supporting DO-178B/C DAL A/C/D software and the full software development lifecycle.

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do

* Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration,