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Principle Software Engineer, Project Manager

DE006-Lubeck (Revalstr), Germany Full time

Date Posted:

2026-01-15

Country:

Germany

Location:

DE006-Lubeck (Revalstr), Germany

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

We are seeking a seasoned Principle Software Project Manager to lead a team of systems and software engineers. The purpose of this role is to manage the development and configuration of the software projects and embed targets both on Aircraft computers and stand-alone distributed PCBs. This position is located on-site in Lubeck, Germany initially but may transition to a Hybrid role once established.

This is an exciting new role with endless development opportunities.

Join Our Team!

What you will do 

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the development team and lead the team through the Software Development Life Cycle

  • Ensuring adherence and compliance with DO178 / ARP4754 standards

  • Frequently interact with program management and different levels within the organization on various topics focused around project status and commercial agreements.

  • Provide a clear path and structure of project roadmaps whilst ensuring accountability and transparency throughout.

  • Collate data on project development for reporting, improvement and presentation purposes 

What you will learn  

  • Industry expertise & knowledge

  • To work with an innovative product & technology

  • To work and collaborate in a highly matrixed organization

Experience & Skills  

  • Expert level communication skills, able to communicate at all levels of the organization (design team, customer, executive, etc) and tailor communication for intended audience

  • Expert domain knowledge of DO178B/C and ARP4754

  • Proven experience developing with the “V” model

  •  Earned Value (EVMS) for software projects and managing software schedules within Microsoft project for both Waterfall and Agile methodologies •

  • Demonstrated experience working with customers, being the face of the company and negotiating timelines and deliverables on its behalf

  • Experience managing globally distributed development teams, highly organized and ability to categorize and prioritize tasks in a fast paced, and often ambiguous environment

  • Fluency in German and English

  • EU Citizenship for military project/product support

Certifications    

  • Experience with DO254 Experience with the following tools / coding standards

  • Experience with static code analysis tools (such as Coverity) Experience with Hardware-in-Loop and Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) test setups

  • Windriver DIAB compiler tool chain (similar to GNu, but not that powerful)

  • Thales THEMIS IMA framework and tool chain and processes

  • Experience with Airbus’ ABD0100 Design Assurance Process

  • Experience with STmicro family of microcontrollers

  • ANSI C / C++ / Python / UML / XML

What we Offer you 

  • Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option 

  • Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme

  • Professional Development & Growth 

  • Support with professional fees 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

  • Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan) 

  • Staff Discounts 

  • Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs 

  • Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses 

  • Death in Service Benefit 

  • Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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