Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Generators; Onsite

Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Generators (Onsite)

Company:

Collins Aerospace

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

Rockford

State:

Country:

United States

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01:
Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA Position Role Type:

OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Electric Power Systems team within Power and Controls SBU is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Principal Engineer to play a critical role in supporting existing product development and resolving field issues across design, analysis, and testing functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle—from creating technical documentation and test plans to engaging in hands-on problem solving and root cause investigations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to engineering excellence, working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to drive quality and performance. If youre ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment while upholding and shaping engineering best practices, we’d love to hear from you.

• Support existing product development and field issues related to design, analysis, and test.
• Create Engineering documentation such as hardware specification development, test plans, analytical reports, and test reports.
• Perform to program plans (budgets and schedules).
• Effectively communicate with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
• Participate in design discussions and customer presentations.
• Conduct engineering investigations to establish root cause and verify then implement corrective action.
• Adhere and develop engineering standard work.
• Respond to supplier or plant site issues, analyze and correct operations and field issues.
• Support of military programs and coverage of RAT motors.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Experience in design, test, and manufacturing of mechanical components and systems
• Background with structural and thermal analysis, and 3D design software
• Experience with Excel (i.e., VBA, Solver, etc.)
• Experience preparing and executing to a program plan.

• 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
• 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,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• 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!

May be eligible for relocation

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our…