Collins Aerospace · 1 week ago
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Computing Products (Onsite)
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a highly motivated Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Computing Products Hardware Department. This role will be integral in implementing next generation processing solutions into safety-critical products and will support all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Define hardware architecture at the product level
Maintain architecture and design authority throughout development lifecycle
Lead Requirements and Architectural Reviews (RAR)
Mentor less experienced engineers
Define standard work and best practices at the department level
Serve as subject matter expert in design reviews, non-advocate reviews, design lifecycle artifact reviews, etc
Support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support)
Obsolescence resolution activities
Requirements capture, validation and verification
Execution of complex microprocessor and FPGA based circuit board design including schematic capture, part selection, and simulation
Oversight of complex printed circuit board layout
Implement designs that are optimized for a balance of cost, manufacturability and testability
Implement designs that are in strict compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards
Prepare and present project technical information to peers and internal/external customers
Prepare artifacts and package submittals for product design approval certifications (TSO, PMA, etc.)
5-10% travel as needed
Qualification
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
Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal electrical circuit designs
PCB layout experience
Experience with hardware/software/systems integration
Preferred
Experience as a technical lead on projects and ability to work collaboratively with team members
Experienced in a lab environment performing hands on troubleshooting with complex engineering equipment
Experience with PowerPC/Intel/ARM
PCB layout expertise
Experience implementing designs in compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards
Experience interfacing with complex embedded devices (microprocessors, graphics processors, memory)
Formal qualification experience (preferred DO-160 standards)
Experience with taking products through civil certifications (TSO, PMA, TC, etc.)
Experience interfacing with manufacturing personnel and processes
Understanding of Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
Project leadership experience
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!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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