Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead (Onsite)

RTX; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) with match and Life/AD

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead to steer advanced protected communication and precision navigation systems. You will guide cross-functional teams through the full hardware lifecycle, ensuring performance, security, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a decade in hardware engineering with leadership in CAM roles, strong RF/microwave and packaging know-how, and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance. Sign-on bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hardware engineering with 4+ years in hardware lead/CAM.
• Proven track record leading hardware development from concept to production.
• Strong RF/microwave, electronics packaging, and mechanical design knowledge.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) on externally reported programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and development for protected communications and precision navigation systems.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, chief engineering, software, systems, and test engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee the hardware development lifecycle from concept through production and deployment within budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers to foster innovation and excellence.
• Oversee rigorous testing and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies to drive secure communication hardware innovation.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical updates.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Leadership

RF/Microwave knowledge

EVMS experience

Security clearance readiness

Education

STEM degreeRequired

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Principal Hardware Engineering Lead to join our Strategic Communications and Precision Navigation team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced strategic communication systems and precision navigation. This is a senior- level position that requires a deep understanding of hardware engineering principles, as well as experience in the strategic communications, precision navigation, or a related domain. Sign-On Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

• Lead the hardware design and development efforts for protected communication and precision navigation systems, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, finance, chief engineering, software, systems, and test engineering to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements
• Oversee the entire hardware development lifecycle, from concept through production and deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Oversee rigorous testing and validation of hardware components to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in secure communication hardware
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered products

Qualifications You Must Have

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a minimum of 4 years of hardware lead or control account manager (CAM) experience.
• Proven track record of leading hardware development projects from concept to production
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication and radar system, electronics packaging, and mechanical design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices on externally reported programs including: estimates at complete (EACs) and latest reviews estimates (LRE), cost and schedule variance narratives, baseline change requests, etc.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with military and commercial secure communication standards and protocols
• Familiar with cybersecurity principles as they apply to hardware design and implementation
• Knowledge of environmental testing and qualification processes for communication hardware
• Previous experience working in a defense or aerospace company
• Active SECRET Security Clearance or HIGHER

What We Offer

• 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, and 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
• Eligible for relocation And more!

Company Overview

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Employment Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Compensation

• Salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.
• 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, or the company’s performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Privacy

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Additional Information

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.