Electrical Engineering Lead - Executive Aircraft Seating

Collins Aerospace; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional pet, home and auto insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Medley, Florida, is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems integration for executive aircraft seating and interior products, including actuation, lighting, and in-flight entertainment.

You will develop diagrams and wiring layouts, support certification with DO-178/DO-160 and ARP5526, mentor teams, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as electrical lead on seating programs from kickoff to completion, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Develop, integrate, and validate electrical systems (seat actuation, lighting, IFE).
• Create and maintain system diagrams, wiring diagrams, harness drawings and installation plans.
• Support technical documentation per aerospace standards and processes.
• Lead design reviews and present solutions at milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams for seamless integration.
• Support certification with Airbus, Boeing, FAA, and EASA requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and external suppliers on components.
• Participate in prototype builds, continuous improvement, and lifecycle support.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting at components and full-seat levels.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical system integration

Validation testing

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Teamcenter 14

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Medley, Florida, is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems integration for executive aircraft seating and interior products, including actuation, lighting, and in-flight entertainment.

You will develop diagrams and wiring layouts, support certification with DO-178/DO-160 and ARP5526, mentor teams, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to continuous improvement across programs.