About the role

Principal Software Engineer ensuring design quality and mentoring teams at aerospace company. Focused on meeting customer and regulatory requirements for high-quality product development.

Responsibilities

Primary Design Quality Focal Point for the devices assigned.
Assure new developments meet customer, company, DO-178, and regulatory requirements as applicable.
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) review of development artifacts.
Throughout the development lifecycle mentor engineering teams regarding process, Quality, and regulatory requirements in order to ensure problem-free product and artifact deliveries.
Ensure robust design through assisting engineering in the use of appropriate tools and practices.
Proactively assess development projects on an ongoing basis to determine "health" of the project via process and work product assessment/audit using the appropriate tool sets.
Ensure engineering efforts are performed effectively and aligned with Collins & customer's quality expectations
Employ Quality-related tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Variation Reduction, Key Characteristics, etc. as appropriate.
Analyze project data for trends and systemic issues - recommend corrective action.
Assist transition to production ensuring D&D related quality issues are resolved
Ensure effective and appropriate project process tailoring and approvals
OTJ mentor/trainer of process for teams
Ensure plans account for lessons learned

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Demonstrated experience with software development and the associated processes.
Solid understanding and experience in the engineering development lifecycle with emphasis on design quality aspects is critical for success.
Working knowledge of the aerospace industry, manufacturing, and system development and the associated processes.
Previous software quality assurance experience.

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
And more!