Principal Electrical Engineer; Onsite

Position Overview

The role of the Principal Electrical Engineer is to assess issues as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and drive RCCA and implementation of design fixes. This role will require the successful candidate to have a strong foundation in root cause analysis skills, and ability to work across multiple departments to resolve issues. In addition to these core skills, the successful candidate will be seen as a SME in electrical aspects of the aircraft seating field to include software integration and be able to resolve in‑service issues the department is experiencing.

• Hands‑on experience working with communication protocols such as CAN Bus and RS‑485, including configuration, diagnostics, and data analysis.
• Proven track record of troubleshooting electromechanical systems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, including circuits, sensors, and basic electrical measurements.
• Ability and willingness to travel onsite as needed to perform in‑person troubleshooting for failures reported on aircraft or related systems.
• New program support – design and test reviews to ensure in‑service lessons learned are incorporated; highly involved in reliability testing and development/modification testing as necessary.
• Attend design reviews with OE engineering, provide recommendations based on quantitative analysis to support product reliability, maintainability, manufacturing, safety, and cost targets. Utilize risk‑based tools (FMEA, Risk Register, Monte Carlo Simulations).
• Responsible for root cause analysis and corrective actions for in‑service issues. Supports Non‑Advocate Reviews (NAR) for seating design teams and across interiors.
• Manage technical products aligned with ESI and actuation – including JIRA tracking and management, internal design support, and continuous improvement efforts (including 3rd‑party devices and systems).
• Compile technical data, generate reports, and present findings to cross‑functional teams.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and recommend actions to company or customer representatives.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and resolve issues encountered by experienced team/multiple teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Determine how to solve complex escalated issues that would impact the business and provide recommendations for solutions to leadership.
• Influence parties within and outside the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
• Up to 25% travel, based on business needs.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience in electrical technical/product knowledge.
• Electrical engineer with 10+ years of experience in electrical system integration and actuation.
• Hands‑on experience working with electromechanical components, including assembly, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, engineering schematics, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including tolerance analysis, material selection, and basic CAD model interpretation.
• Expertise in designing, simulating, and implementing complex electrical systems and circuits, including microcontrollers, decentralized serial communication protocols (CAN), PCBs, and integration into mechanical systems.
• Team player with excellent problem‑solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Well versed in navigating the Collins Aerospace matrix and coordinating with stakeholders to drive results; knowledge in root‑cause analysis and field investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Jira, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes; experience with Altium 3D PCB design tool.
• Knowledge of aircraft seating and certification requirements; knowledge of aerospace materials and RCCA tools (5‑why, Fishbone Diagram, Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE).
• Experience with signal processing, communications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation…