Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Display Products (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace display technology? At Collins Aerospace, we're looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our vibrant Display Products department in a role that combines innovation, leadership, and a drive for excellence. Here, learning and fun go hand-in-hand with making a significant impact in both commercial and military avionics. You'll be at the forefront of developing cost-effective, innovative display technologies that set us apart from our competitors and maximize customer satisfaction. 

 

This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic projects, contribute to the maturation of cutting-edge technology, and collaborate closely with top-tier engineers in hardware and software design. If you're ready to push technological boundaries and lead in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

 

This position may be eligible for relocation. 

 

What YOU will do: 

• You will serve as the engineering project leader, responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of projects, ensuring alignment with both internal and customer expectations. 

• You will lead architecture and design of display products, interfacing directly with internal business units to ensure project and organizational goals are met seamlessly. 

• You will ensure compliance with Collins Consistent Engineering Processes and program/product requirements as detailed in design plans. 

• You will demonstrate your technical expertise in displays, contributing to the technology roadmap and maintaining our competitive edge in the industry. 

 

What YOU will learn: 

• You will gain deep insights into the development of certified flight deck displays and manage cutting-edge technology integration. 

• You will enhance your leadership skills, overseeing diverse teams and projects that impact the aerospace sector directly. 

• You will develop strategic management capabilities, learning to navigate complex project requirements and supplier dynamics in a global setting. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience 

• U.S. Person status as defined here. 

• Proven leadership experience in developing certified aerospace products and managing significant technical projects. 

• Knowledge of Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, DO-254, DO-178B/C. 

 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Optical or displays engineering background, enhancing your ability to lead in technical discussions and decisions. 

• Strong multi-mode communication skills,