Senior Principal Mechatronics & Controls Engineer(Onsite)

RTX•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Principal Mechatronics & Controls Engineer, you will serve as the organizational authority for algorithm development, motion control, and mechatronic system design for aerospace seat actuation systems. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts to define, develop, and integrate advanced motion control solutions that ensure safety, performance, and reliability. Your work will shape the next generation of aerospace actuation technologies. The role is part of Collins Aerospace’s Interiors team, which develops aviation interior products and services with a focus on innovation, safety, and cost efficiency. This is an onsite role in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
Experience in control algorithm development, motor control and drive systems, mechatronic or electromechanical actuation systems, and system modeling and simulation.
Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs.
Background in control theory, dynamic modeling, and numerical methods.
Experience with multi-actuator or robotic systems, including synchronization, multi-axis control, kinematics, and dynamics modeling.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BLDC/servo motor physics, commutation strategies, sensor integration, and drive electronics control.
Experience implementing controls in embedded systems using C/C++.
Proficiency with modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or MBSE tools like Cameo.
Familiarity with actuator mechanisms, including gears, linkages, leadscrews, and force/displacement characterization.

Responsibilities

Develop advanced motion control algorithms, including position, velocity, torque, trajectory generation, adaptive control, and load sensing.
Design and validate control strategies for multi-actuator systems, synchronized motion, load sharing, and fault-tolerant behavior.
Build and use mechanical and electrical dynamic models to support robust control algorithm development.
Define motor, actuator, and drive system performance, including torque-speed profiles, thermal characteristics, efficiency, and environmental considerations.
Architect end-to-end mechatronic systems involving mechanical components, BLDC/servo motors, sensors, and drive electronics.
Lead system trade studies related to actuators, power systems, EMC, stability, redundancy, and dynamics.
Define and execute verification and validation strategies for algorithm performance, robustness, and fault handling.
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, and ARP5526.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure system-level integration.

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
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot Health services for 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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable factors