Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to support the design, testing, and production of more than 180 advanced electrical products used in commercial and military aircraft. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide cross-functional teams, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure design, manufacturing, and test readiness across the product lifecycle. The selected candidate will influence technology strategy, advance next-generation test capabilities, enable successful product transition into full-rate production and mentor engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering environment. This position is available in Phoenix, AZ; Windsor Locks, CT; Rockford, IL; or Santa Isabel, PR.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
Prior experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical systems in production or field environments.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience providing technical and strategic leadership within complex engineering organizations.
Proven ability to think strategically and drive business innovation, aligning technical decisions with organizational objectives.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering development processes, including design, verification, validation, and production transition.
Experience collaborating effectively across cross-functional and organizational boundaries while maintaining a strong customer-focused mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges and implement effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of building and sustaining professional relationships at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Create a vision and secure funding for new data analytic concepts and test methodologies
Strategically partner with the business and functional leaders to execute overall strategy utilizing CORE values; Continuous Improvement and Pro-Active methodologies to enable high sustainable yields.
Handle complex technical challenges and drive critical RCCA efforts for fielded products.
Cross-Functional coordination between Operations, Design and Program group; facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Monitor and track the progress of key projects, addressing any challenges or issues as they arise.
Performance monitoring of metrics and tracking systems to measure progress against both strategic and operational goals.
Ensure initiatives and projects adhere to corporate policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and deploy scalable and repeatable tools and methods that are transparent, controlled and well documented, enabling a more productive and effective organization
Strengthening the product safety culture through increased awareness and safety management support.

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