Principal Hardware Design Engineer Product Owner (ONSITE)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Mission Critical Products organization is seeking a Principal Hardware Design Engineer to serve as the Hardware Technical Lead and Product Owner for complex embedded electronic systems. This role provides architectural ownership, technical authority, and end-to-end accountability for hardware development from requirements definition through production release. The successful candidate will drive hardware architecture, detailed design, verification, compliance, and cross-functional execution while contributing to technical risk, cost, and schedule performance.

Requirements

Experience with Test Equipment/Tools, Technical Reviews and Production Readiness
Experience giving technical briefings or presentations
Experience leading Hardware teams
Experience with ASIC development practices
Experience with complex embedded hardware development
Expertise in Mixed-signal and high-speed digital design (DDR, SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe), FPGA and processor-based architecture, Power conversion and regulation, Signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and reliability engineering
Experience leading full lifecycle hardware development through production
Knowledge of GPS/navigation system test methodology, requirements, and methods
Knowledge and experience with GPS hardware or RF receiver anti-jam techniques
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated or safety-environments
Familiarity with hardware assurance standards (e.g., DO-254 or equivalent)
Highly experienced supporting design reviews and formal technical reviews
Agile development and proficiency/product owner/Scrum Master trained

Responsibilities

Define and own system-level hardware architecture aligned to subsystem hardware requirements
Lead schematic design of mixed-signal, high-speed digital, FPGA/processor-based, and power electronics systems
Drive component selection, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal, and reliability considerations
Oversee PCB layout guidance for multi-layer, high-speed designs
Develop hardware verification strategies and ensure full requirements traceability
Lead board bring-up, integration, debugging, and root cause analysis
Support environmental, EMI/EMC, qualification, and compliance testing
Ensure disciplined configuration control and change management
Serve as hardware technical authority and primary interface to Systems, Software, Quality, customer and Program Management
Own hardware scope, schedule, and technical risk
Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and compliance support activities
Mentor engineers and establish hardware design standards and best practices

Benefits

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!