Principal Electrical Engineer – Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Electronics - HYBRID

Date Posted:

2024-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Join a team whose impact stretches across the globe—and beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is at the forefront of advanced technological solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. As a leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, we provide cutting-edge tools to air navigation service providers (ANSPs) in the US and around the world. Our mission is to design, develop, and support systems that leverage network power to enhance decision-making and ensure safety.

Our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) group offers an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware and Infrastructure (HW&I) Engineering team. This is your chance to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and maintaining current fielded systems. We seek someone with a passion for electronic design, skilled in both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom hardware designs. If you thrive on combining classic design techniques with modern electronics knowledge and hands-on laboratory skills, this opportunity is for you. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

What You Will Do

• You will work onsite 3 days a week with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

• You will identify potential commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) replacement devices, conduct trade studies with potential devices, and choose the device that best meets the requirements.

• You will perform preliminary and detailed design activities.

• You will conduct testing activities in the lab to support Engineering Change Proposals, including device-level bench testing and integration testing in the overall system.

• You will write detailed verification test plans and test reports.

• You will mentor junior engineers throughout the product development cycle.

• You will have opportunities to lead a small team of hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals.

• You will interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) to support product development.

• You will complete technical documentation related to Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design artifacts, and presentations.

• You will collaborate and team with other engineering disciplines, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, and customers.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn to master the latest advancements in air traffic control systems and automation, working with both commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs.

• You will learn to enhance your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of experts, sharing knowledge, and contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of aerospace.

• You will learn to design and deploy systems that protect people and property worldwide, making a tangible difference in global aviation safety and efficiency.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must have 8 years of prior experience in electronic design in both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom hardware designs.

• Must have prior experience completing technical documentation. 

• U.S. Citizenship Required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

• Education - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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.

Skills We Value

• General knowledge of Linux and Solaris operating systems

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours:  Core hours, Modified time

• 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 optio