Principal Avionics Software Engineer - GNSS (ONSITE)

2026-09-14

United States of America

US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312

Onsite

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.

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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.

Collins 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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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