Job Description

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization has a career opportunity for a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams developing complex engineering solutions.

The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.

As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering team, you will primarily support internal customers such as the factory developing and supporting manufacturing and service test solutions for Collins Aerospace products, participating in the entire development lifecycle. These test stations may include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads. You will also support the development of thermal and vibration test equipment and software suites for environmental stress and screening requirements of Collins Aerospace products.

You will be challenged with hardware and software tasks developing product tests for a variety of Collins Aerospace products. If you don’t want to be limited to only hardware or software engineering this position is for you, as knowledge of both are essential to this position. This position will heavily utilize hardware and software development and debug skills on multi-rack test stations used to test Collins Aerospace products.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in the manufacturing and service environments

• Design, analyze, test, integrate, and document hardware of moderate to high complexity

• Integrate and troubleshoot HW & SW solutions

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach

• Ability to reverse engineer existing equipment (e.g., documenting something that is already built)

• Support automated test software development

• Create, review, and verify automated test procedures that will drive software development

• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management and customers

• Demonstrate excellent time management skills - ability to multitask and delegate work to support technicians, engineering project assistants, and peers

• Develop schedule and budget estimates for engineering development activities

• Demonstrate knowledge of hardware processes, tools, methods, workflow, and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• 6+ years of experience designing and building custom test hardware solutions.

• 6+ years of software development experience.

• 6 + C# or other software experience in a test engineering environment.

• 8 + years of experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics.

• LabView proficiency.

• Test Stand proficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 more!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense 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.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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.