Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (Hybrid) where you will lead electronic control system development programs. Engage in design, validation, and support efforts to enhance aerospace technology. The role requires a strong STEM background and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in the system design and development of embedded aerospace controls preferred.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support development programs to create controller design concepts.
• Analyze complex devices for electronic controller design.
• Drive requirements validation in compliance with industry standards.

Skills

System design

Requirements validation

Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)

Education

STEM Degree

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

MBSE tools

CAMEO

Job description

Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

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Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Principal Electronic Hardware Systems Engineer, you will support electronic control system development programs for the engine control aerospace products within the Collins Aerospace Power & Controls business unit.

This is a hybrid role (combination of onsite and remote work) and can be based at either the Windsor Locks, Connecticut or Phoenix, Arizona site.

What You Will Do

• Support electronic control system development programs to develop the controller’s design concept
• Create design concept and architecture functional diagrams
• Develop and maintain requirements schema showing customer requirements flow and allocation to controller functions
• Decomposes customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirements
• Drive requirements validation efforts in compliance with industry standards such as DO[1]254
• Perform controller built in test coverage / testability analysis
• Perform controller failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• Analyze complex devices used in the electronic controller design and define hardware and software requirements for their use in the system
• Develop production acceptance test requirements for electronic control products
• Provide system level support for production and customer field issues
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the system design and development of embedded aerospace controls is highly preferred
• Requirements management with experience in DOORS and experience with MBSE tools and processes such as CAMEO
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering is preferred
  
  

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

May be eligible for relocation

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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