Collins Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer (Onsite)
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to participate in the development and testing of training simulators for military and commercial use, focusing on electrical analysis, design, and integration.
National DefenseAerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Established Leader of design, analysis, integration, testing , and documenting electrical hardware of moderate to advanced complexity
Lead design efforts and teams, including mentoring junior engineers
Lead hardware engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for medium complexity components of electrical designs
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Software and Systems Engineering) to ensure that electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
Lead cross-functional team efforts in integration and test of completed designs and sub-systems
Champion the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware. Drive improvement to processes and tools where applicable
Drive design and team decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities
Report and manage status relating to technical performance, cost, and schedule for assigned scope of work
Present design and project material for customer reviews and meetings
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite
Travel as necessary to customer sites for information gathering, installation and test of end-product up to 15%
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with electrical analysis & characterization, AC & DC power budgets, and part specification
Experience with technical documentation such as schematics, cable drawings, parts lists, and wire lists
Proficient with AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools for electrical schematic capture and electrical design documentation
Proficient utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365
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
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Preferred
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
Training Simulator Engineering Design Experience
Ability to quickly change focus between high level concepts and low-level details
Self-motivated, able to organize, manage, and complete assignments on time
A well-developed habit of verifying work for accuracy prior to submission for review by others
Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers and customers both written and verbally
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
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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