Principal Level Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Software EngineerCollins Aerospace is seeking a Principal level Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and verification of advanced avionics and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) software. This role focuses on designing, implementing, testing, and validating safety?critical GNSS software in compliance with DO?178C DAL A processes.This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.What You Will Do:Design, implement, integrate, and test embedded software for advanced avionics navigation systems.Develop and execute verification plans, procedures, and test cases for GNSS algorithms, navigation functions, and integrity?monitoring software.Perform requirements?based verification at the unit, integration, and system levels.Apply automation, scripting, and GenAI?enhanced tools to improve verification quality and efficiency.Maintain full requirements, design, code, and test traceability per DO?178C DAL A standards.Participate in formal engineering reviews, including requirements, design, code, and test readiness reviews.Collaborate with navigation algorithm, systems, and hardware engineering teams to ensure robust end?to?end system performance.Support certification activities, including documentation, audits, and generation of verification artifacts for airworthiness approval.What You Will Learn:Develop deep expertise in GNSS, including GPS signal structures, tracking algorithms, navigation filters, and PNT system performance.Gain hands?on experience in jamming/spoofing detection, RF threat analysis, and resilient navigation techniques.Learn DO?178C DAL A development and verification practices for safety?critical avionics.Build technical leadership capabilities in advanced navigation and avionics systems.Qualifications You Must Have: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 experienceMust 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 roleExperience with embedded C/C++ software development and proficiency in Python scripting are required.Experience in test automation and integration.Strong background in developing test plans, procedures, and performing software integration testing for avionics systems.Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and requirements management tools.Ability to interpret requirements, create test cases, and analyze test results.Strong communication, analytical, and problem?solving skills.What we offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!