Senior Principal Project Engineering Lead – Airborne SSPA Development; Onsite
Listed on 2026-04-28
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizenship / Immigration Status:
Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for clearance.
Security Clearance Type:
Secret – Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing clearance required on day 1
At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Embark on a journey where your expertise in project leadership will help shape the future of aerospace technology.
At Collins Aerospace, we’re not just at the forefront of engineering; we’re crafting the backbone of mission‑critical systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us. As part of our integrated product team leadership team, you’ll immerse yourself in the intricacies of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.
We are seeking a Sr. Principal Project Engineer (P5) to drive the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of a next‑generation Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for a critical airborne defense platform. This role ensures technical execution, cross‑discipline integration, and design maturity as the program transitions from detailed design into qualification, manufacturing readiness, and integration with the host platform.
What You Will Do- Lead all engineering activities for the EMD phase, including design finalization, integration, verification planning, qualification test readiness, and transition to low‑rate production.
- Direct and coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across RF/power electronics, mechanical design, thermal management, systems engineering, and embedded software.
- Ensure requirements traceability and configuration control as the design evolves through CDR, TRR, and qualification milestones.
- Oversee development of EMD‑level documentation including interface control documents, test procedures, verification matrices, and design release packages.
- Manage technical risk through structured risk charts, mitigation plans, design trades, and data‑driven decision making.
- Drive producibility, reliability, and manufacturability improvements consistent with EMD objectives and downstream production needs.
- Lead preparation and execution of environmental and functional qualification aligned with airborne standards and platform integration requirements.
- Collaborate closely with program management, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth transition to assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
- Maintain strong customer engagement through technical interchange meetings, EMD reviews, progress briefings, and issue resolution.
- 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.
- Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Previous experience leading engineering development within EMD or similar mid‑to‑late lifecycle program phases in defense or aerospace.
- Previous experience working with…
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