Senior Principal Systems Engineer-Displays (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead display-system architecture and design in its Display Products department. The role focuses on developing cost-effective, innovative display technologies for commercial and military avionics, advancing the product line and supporting customer satisfaction and competitiveness. The engineer will create technical approaches aligned with internal and external customer expectations, lead strategic projects, and collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams. The role also contributes to the avionics technology roadmap and supports compliance with engineering processes and program and product requirements. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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 and collaborating across domains for pursuits.
- Knowledge of avionics regulatory and certification requirements, including TSO, DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B/C.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Optical or displays engineering background.
- Strong communication skills across multiple modes, including coordinating across groups and influencing senior management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a display system architect and create technical approaches building on product-line foundations and aligned with customer expectations.
- Lead architecture and design of display products.
- Interface 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.
- Contribute avionics expertise to the technology roadmap and help maintain the organization’s competitive position.
- Lead strategic projects and collaborate with hardware and software design engineers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program
- Flexible work schedules
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
