
Principal Software Engineer IV(Remote)
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The Principal Software Engineer IV will lead program-level technical strategy for embedded software and guide architecture and design reviews for complex systems. The role focuses on embedded development, hardware-software integration, and reliable platform behavior, while improving development processes and software delivery. It collaborates with systems, hardware, and safety teams and uses Agile methods, automation, and continuous integration. The position is remote and does not offer immigration sponsorship.
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Date Posted:
2026-11-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MI-REMOTE
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must 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 role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world 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.
What You Will Do:
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Lead program‑level technical strategy for embedded software, including boot, board bring‑up, HAL frameworks, diagnostics.
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Apply expert knowledge to design software for complex embedded systems and provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
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Guide system architecture and review software designs for technical soundness, maintainability, and alignment with program goals.
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Define and improve development processes, workflows, and documentation practices across the program.
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Produce high‑quality documentation including design artifacts, test procedures, integration guides, and internal training material.
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Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, safety to ensure well‑understood, repeatable, and reliable platform behavior.
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Utilize Agile development methods, automation tools, and continuous integration pipelines to drive efficient and consistent software delivery.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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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
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Experience with at least two of the following: embedded C development, scripting languages. (Python, Perl, etc.) to automate development or integration task, software architecture design.
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Experience developing embedded software for complex systems, including board bring‑up, diagnostics, or low‑level driver/HAL development.
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Experience developing systems involving hardware and software integration.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Experience developing, verifying or certifying software in DO-178 B/C at high assurance levels or similar rigor.
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Self‑starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on complex tasks.
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Experience with Agile methods, CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and automated test frameworks.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical intent and drive alignment across teams.
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Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision‑making at a program level and evaluate multiple solution paths effectively.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
How this job compares
Set against the 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–205K/yr
- Michigan median$112–208K/yr415 salary ranges
- US median$133–216K/yr32,012 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $156K, is close to the Michigan median midpoint ($158K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Michigan.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 564 open Software Engineer jobs in Michigan and 39,925 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Oracle75 open
- General Motors65 open
- Deloitte45 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (32,903 postings).
- Education
- 12,493 of the 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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