Principal Systems Engineer -Displays (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Are you motivated by solving complex engineering problems and guiding technology that impacts pilots, missions, and global aviation? At Collins Aerospace, we're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to help drive the evolution of next‑generation avionics solutions. In this role, you'll influence major technical decisions, partner across disciplines, and shape systems that support both commercial and military customers. Whether your strengths lie in integration, requirements leadership, technical strategy, or cross‑functional problem solving, you’ll have the opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering high‑performance, safety‑critical products that define the future of flight.
Requirements
- 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
- Leadership experience in developing certified aerospace or other complex, regulated systems.
- Demonstrated success creating or contributing to system architectures and collaborating across engineering domains.
- Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements such as TSO, DO-160, DO-254, or DO-178B/C.
Nice To Haves
- Background in optics, display technology, electronics, or hardware/software integration.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, especially when coordinating across teams or presenting to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a system engineering technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations while meeting customer and program needs.
- Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning in partnership with hardware, software, and program teams.
- Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.
- Apply your avionics or complex‑systems expertise to influence product strategy, contribute to technology roadmaps, and support future pursuits.
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
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- 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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
