Principal Design Engineer

Collins Aerospace is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industry.

This is an exciting new role within Collins and a unique opportunity to be part the ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence, working as part of a team of technical innovators in the development of new technologies to position the business for success on next generation of aerospace nacelle electric actuation. The position will be located within a new bespoke facility in Wolverhampton.

Reporting to the ASG-UK Site Lead – Chief Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and design authority for the development of electric actuation systems and associated subsystems, supporting programmes from concept through to production and in-service support.

As a Principal Design Engineer, you shall be responsible for conceptual & detail design support, maintaining and developing the design integrity of products within a multi-disciplinary Engineering team to support the design and development phase for electric actuation and associated subsystems.

In this varied role you will be responsible for providing design support, guidance and leadership at all stages of the design process from initial requirements capture and proposal preparation, through detail design to manufacture and qualification. Quality of Design deliverables, adherence to procedures and knowledge of aircraft actuation equipment are key to the role.

Responsibility extends across the entire life cycle of the product, from conceptualizing and design, to prototyping and manufacturing, integration and verification testing, through production support.

You will support new business opportunities and develop key customer relationships. You will also support the development of the engineering strategy, including a technology roadmap and new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the generation of innovative design concepts and configurations for electro-mechanical actuation systems
• Providing technical leadership and direction to design engineering teams
• Reviewing and approving design engineering deliverables
• Supporting all stages of the product lifecycle, from requirements capture and proposal development through detailed design, manufacture, qualification, and production support
• Ensuring compliance with design processes, engineering standards, and programme requirements
• Developing optimised solutions that balance performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and robustness
• Leading design reviews and presenting technical solutions to customers and stakeholders
• Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve complex engineering challenges
• Ensuring correct integration and installation of products within wider actuation systems
• Overseeing the production of manufacturing data packages, engineering drawings, and tolerance analyses
• Supporting risk identification, mitigation planning, and design assurance activities
• Leading problem-solving activities throughout development, qualification, production, and in-service phases
• Providing engineering oversight for project planning and execution of design work packages
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, graduates, and placement students
• Supporting technology roadmap development and future capability growth
• Leading failure investigations and corrective action activities
• Collaborating with global engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and share best practices
• The role will be based in a new Collins Aerospace facility in Wolverhampton, UK, with