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Senior Lead Engineer - Software (Hybrid) Date Posted: 2026-06-19 Country: India Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli Position Role Type: Hybrid Embedded Software Engineer Traffic Surveillance Systems Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a jobit's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. As part of RTX, you'll work alongside some of the brightest engineers and innovators in the world, developing mission-critical systems that help make aviation safer, smarter, and more connected. At Collins Aerospace, we are transforming the future of airspace management through advanced Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) technologies. If you're passionate about embedded software development, avionics systems, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global aviation. About the Role We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our Traffic Surveillance Systems team. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, verification, and certification of advanced avionics surveillance products, including technologies such as ADS-B, TCAS, and Transponders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across systems, software, hardware, verification, and certification disciplines to develop high-performance embedded solutions that support next-generation aerospace platforms. What You Will Do Core Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions for Traffic Surveillance products. Develop common engineering tools and automation frameworks to support software development and verification activities. Execute unit, integration, and system-level testing for embedded avionics software. Support the development and verification of DAL-B compliant airborne software. Participate in requirements reviews, software design reviews, code inspections, and peer review activities. Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and verification teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions. Support certification activities, audits, and compliance reviews. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams. Troubleshoot software build, integration, and deployment issues. Analyze software defects, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions. Expectations of the Role Deliver high-quality software aligned with program schedules and certification requirements. Contribute to software architecture discussions and technical design decisions. Support successful completion of software verification and certification milestones. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, automation, and engineering efficiency. Demonstrate ownership and accountability throughout the software development lifecycle. Travel Requirements Up to 10% travel may be required to support customer engagements, program reviews, testing activities, or certification efforts. Physical Requirements Primarily office-based engineering environment. Ability to work with development systems, laboratory equipment, and software engineering tools for extended periods. Language Requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with global engineering teams. Role Success Measures Within your first 12 months, you will: Successfully contribute to the delivery of embedded software releases for Traffic Surveillance programs. Develop and execute software verification activities supporting certification objectives. Improve development efficiency through automation, tooling, and CI/CD enhancements. Support successful completion of software audits and program milestones. Build strong cross-functional relationships across software, systems, hardware, and verification teams. What You Will Learn Industry Expertise Gain hands-on experience developing airborne software for advanced avionics surveillance systems. Deepen your understanding of ADS-B, TCAS, Transponders, and Air Traffic Management technologies. Learn industry-leading aerospace development and certification processes. Professional Development Access technical training, development programs, and mentorship from aerospace industry experts. Expand your technical leadership skills through challenging engineering assignments. Participate in high-visibility programs that impact global aviation safety. Innovation & Continuous Learning Work with cutting-edge embedded software technologies and modern development practices. Contribute to innovative solutions that advance aerospace capabilities. Be part of a culture that encourages creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement. .
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