Principal Engineer – Advanced Development Programs (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Are you ready to be at the forefront of engineering innovation? As the Principal Engineer in Advanced Development Programs at Collins, you'll be at the heart of cutting-edge research and development initiatives. This role isn't just about coordinating efforts - it's about shaping the future of Power & Controls Engine Control Systems alongside a dynamic team of experts. With the opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external partners, you'll have a direct impact on driving technological advancements. If you're ready to lead the charge and push boundaries in the world of engineering, then this role is for you. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

What You Will Do

• Offer leadership and direction to various engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in support of various research and development programs and activities.

• Strategize, identify, and secure the required personnel and to execute the programs.

• Collaborate with procurement to procure materials and oversee supplier management.

• Manage program level milestones through tracking Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) commitments and providing program execution communication. 

• Establish tracking mechanism to proactively mitigate and reduce technical risks within the program.

• Coordinate program technical communications both internally and externally with customers.

• Serve as the engineering focal point by ensuring tasks are appropriately planned, baselined, and tracked via EVMS. 

• Monitor and ensure Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) are meeting their planned targets and milestones.

• Ensure technical scope changes are properly coordinated with the Value Streams and full alignment is gained prior to execution of unplanned work.

• Communicate effectively (verbally and written) to the program team, management, and customer.

• This role presents the opportunity be involved early and throughout the development of components and systems that will help enable the next generation of engine control systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in developing cutting-edge technical products and solutions.

• Control Systems Validation experience.

• Aerospace or Defense Industry experience.

• Manufacturing industry experience.

• Prior research & development experience.

• Experience using Microsoft Suite including VISIO, PowerPoint, and Project.

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!  

Eligible for relocation

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