Propeller Systems Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Propeller Systems Engineering group is seeking a customer-focused, dedicated Systems Engineer to perform propeller engineering activities. The role supports existing certified propeller systems operating on more than 2,000 commercial and military aircraft, contributes to major system upgrades, and prepares for next-generation propeller system development. The engineer coordinates across Collins Aerospace’s global Propeller Systems organization with design, drafting, aerodynamic analysis, and materials engineering teams, as well as program organizations. The position contributes to systems-level design and testing, production and laboratory testing, customer fleet support and troubleshooting, control systems modeling and simulation, and propeller control system software development. It also involves on-aircraft support and troubleshooting for military and commercial propeller systems. This is an onsite role in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required to access program information; no security clearance is required.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace experience.
- Control system design and testing experience, including software (DO-178).
- Experience with hydromechanical/mechanical control systems engineering development and service support.
- Engineering RRCA investigation experience.
- Cybersecurity familiarity or experience.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and support systems-level design and test activities for existing and new propeller systems.
- Support production and laboratory testing for existing and new propeller systems.
- Provide customer fleet support and troubleshooting for military and commercial customers.
- Perform control systems modeling and simulation.
- Develop propeller control system software.
- Provide on-aircraft support and troubleshooting for military and commercial propeller systems.
- Communicate and coordinate with design, drafting, aerodynamic analysis, materials engineering, and program organizations across the global Propeller Systems organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Carrot Health hormonal health, fertility, and family-building support.
- 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.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
