Senior Principal Software Engineer - AT Future Flight (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required Want to shape the future of Avionics?  This position is for an experienced professional to join the Autonomy Aircraft Systems and Integration team in the Aerospace Technologies – Applied Research and Technology department.  This group supports the Avionics Strategic Business Unit in researching, maturing, and transitioning technologies that enable advanced capabilities and operations in commercial aviation. The team is cross-functional and composed of systems, software, hardware, and human factors engineers with a variety of expertise.  Areas of near-term focus include Autonomy Lab and Jet Integration and automation capability definition. As an Aircraft Autonomy Systems and Integration engineer, you will be part of a highly motivated and innovative team supporting the development of rapid prototypes and proof of concepts for internal and external demonstrations.  This is a unique position where every day will be a little bit different with new challenges and problems to be solved.  This will allow you to use your skills and push you to continually to learn new ones.  The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Systems Engineering and Integration, a background in aviation, and a passion for defining new solutions. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers and researchers working on autonomy projects. Define requirements, interfaces and updates needed to develop new autonomous solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define, design, develop, and implement advanced autonomy capabilities across contributing domains. Execute integration and test activities in the lab and on the aircraft. Disposition test and integration issues and conduct root cause investigations. Create and maintain Systems documentation. Foster innovation and excellence in technical execution.

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Strong leadership and communication skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams. Strong Background in Systems Engineering Aircraft Integration and Test experience Avionics Experience Qualifications We Prefer Avionics certification experience Flight Testing experience Experience Proline Fusion or EDS avionics Pilot or Flight Operations Experience Experience architecting systems and software Familiarity with Agile, SCRUM, and Jira What We Offer 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