Senior Principal Hardware Lead—Secure RF & NAV Systems

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

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.