Date Posted:

2026-02-17

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

  What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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