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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical Component Engineering (hybrid)

Windsor Locks, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer in Electrical Component Engineering to manage the life cycle of electronic components and collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize design solutions and improve manufacturing processes.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Understand preferred technologies, sources of supply, and acceptance criteria for electrical commodities used on assigned programs

Apply techniques for the documentation and release of components, processes, technology roadmaps, and design guidelines associated with assigned programs

Identify, evaluate, and recommend new components and manufacturers for new product design programs and for improving existing manufacturing process yields. Connect the supply base with internal customers to develop optimal design solutions

Analyze parametric data, preference codes, and obsolescence prediction data for components

Review Bill of Materials (BOMs) to ensure maximum health (technology, life cycle, source of supply, etc)

Perform Failure and Root Cause Analysis of high complexity and implement corrective actions

Provide technical assistance for programs related to material verification resolution, specification or drawing exceptions, supplier issues, and manufacturing related issues

General technical support related to electrical components. This may include activities associated with Part Shortage Resolution, Obsolescence Management, Source Selection, Data Collection, and/or overall Data Analysis

Actively contribute to, and participate in, projects as a team member or expert on call

Lead complex projects to solve team or department level issues or process improvements. Proactively identifies improvement opportunities and drives activity to make necessary changes

Teach and mentor less experienced engineers on the team

Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%

Qualification

Electrical component engineeringFailureRoot Cause AnalysisEngineering drawings interpretationSilicon ExpertElectrical component obsolescenceCustomer service experienceComponent management processesProblem-solving skills

Required

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

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

8+ years experience interpreting engineering drawings and electrical vendor data sheets

8+ years experience working with electrical component obsolescence and product change notifications (PCNs)

Preferred

5+ years with Silicon Expert or Accuris (IHS) Industry toolsets

Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and confidence in communicating with others to understand problems and work towards solutions

Demonstrated customer service experience, working with both technical and non-technical individuals and leaders

Understand and follow processes for and procedures for component management

Benefits

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!