Senior Principal Systems Engineer-Displays
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer for its Display Products department. The role leads system architecture and design for display products used in commercial and military avionics, developing cost-effective and innovative display technologies while supporting customer satisfaction and the product line’s competitive position. The engineer creates technical approaches grounded in product-line foundations and aligned with internal and external customer expectations. The role works directly with internal business units and collaborates across hardware and software disciplines to deliver strategic projects and meet program and organizational goals. It also ensures compliance with Collins Consistent Engineering Processes and program and product requirements in design plans, and contributes avionics expertise to the technology roadmap. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required. The role involves developing certified flight-deck displays and integrating advanced technologies, while leading teams and navigating complex project requirements and supplier relationships.
Requirements
- Typically, a STEM degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Leadership experience developing certified aerospace products and managing significant technical projects.
- Demonstrated experience creating architectures with cross-domain collaboration for pursuits.
- Knowledge of avionics regulatory and certification requirements, including TSO, DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B/C.
- Expert or mastery-level knowledge of the work area, typically obtained through advanced education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Optical or displays engineering background.
- Strong communication skills across multiple modes, with the ability to coordinate across groups and influence senior management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a display system architect and create technical approaches that build on product-line foundations and align with internal and external customer expectations.
- Lead architecture and design of display products.
- Interface directly with internal business units to ensure project and organizational goals are met.
- Ensure compliance with Collins Consistent Engineering Processes and program and product requirements detailed in design plans.
- Apply avionics technical expertise to contribute to the technology roadmap and maintain the business’s competitive position.
- Lead teams and projects involving certified flight-deck displays and technology integration.
- Collaborate across hardware and software design and coordinate across groups and with senior management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
