Senior Principal Engineer – 787 Liquid Cooling Systems Integration Lead (Onsite)

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89d • $124,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Are you a systems thinking technical leader with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in cutting-edge aerospace applications? Do you thrive at the intersection of cross-functional collaboration, technical depth, and strategic execution? We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Senior Principal Engineer to serve as the System Integrated Project Team (SIPT) Lead for the 787 Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS) including the Power Electronics Cooling System (PECS), Integrated Cooling System (ICS), and Forward Cargo Air Conditioning (FCAC). This is a unique opportunity for a systems leader who is ready to take ownership of a high-visibility program, lead technical teams, collaborate with internal and external partners, and shape the next generation of liquid cooling and refrigeration technologies for commercial aerospace.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vapor cycle or refrigeration systems in aerospace.
• Prior experience in project engineering or program engineering leadership role.
• Experience managing engineering scope to meet schedule, cost, and technical performance requirements.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience supporting in-service systems, including root cause investigation, corrective actions, and reliability improvements.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical briefings and status updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to drive creative, cross-functional solutions to technical issues, spanning Collins and supplier manufacturing, customer production environments, and airline fleet operations.
• Own the engineering execution of the 787 PECS, ICS, and FCAC systems across the full product lifecycle from design and integration through to in-service support.
• Become an expert in system architecture, performance, and operation of all 787 Liquid Cooling subsystems.
• Drive system reliability improvements, partnering with Product Line leadership to identify, prioritize, and resolve root causes of in-service issues.
• Coordinate and execute supplier transitions, collaborating across supply chain, customer engineering, and operations to meet program objectives.
• Lead system-level troubleshooting, including root cause investigations of fleet issues, working with internal teams and Boeing stakeholders.
• Present technical findings and lead customer/executive briefings on high-visibility investigations and emerging risks.
• Work closely with Service Engineering and Product Line teams to initiate and close out component-level quality and reliability investigations.
• Assess and define requirements for Prognostic Health Management (PHM) analytics development across the PECS, ICS, and FCAC systems; establish priorities to support system health monitoring and predictive maintenance objectives.
• Align engineering resources and set technical priorities to support cost reduction initiatives and modifications/upgrades targeting the PECS, ICS, and FCAC systems.
• Review and disposition engineering changes before they are submitted to the 787 Chief Engineer, ensuring quality and technical soundness.
• Mentor and coach early- and mid-career engineers, promoting systems thinking, technical excellence, and leadership development within the organization.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership at Collins and Boeing, keeping all stakeholders informed of risks, issues, and resolution plans.
• Travel up to 20% is required, including visits to customer sites, supplier facilities, and internal Collins locations to support program execution and stakeholder engagement.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees