Principal Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-03



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-961 ~ 961 Pinebrook Knolls Dr ~ PINEBROOK 961

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

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, as well as articulating internally and externally in-service issues the department is experiencing. This individual must be able to streamline processes for identification of in-service issues and utilize problem solving skills that combat difficult to often complex issues; typically impact multiple departments or specialties.

Responsible for overseeing electrical engineering processes and procedures to ensure the impact on customers and sustaining efforts is adequately captured and accounted for. Acts as the representative of Product Support for Engineering in all aspects of ESI and Actuation issues across all platforms.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• 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.
• New program support – Design and test reviews to ensure in service lesson 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, methods where applicable (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. 
• Manages technical products aligned with ESI and actuation – to include JIRA tracking and management, internal design support, and continuous improvement efforts. This includes 3rd party devices and systems.
• Compiles technical data, generates reports and presents findings to cross functional teams. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues and recommends actions to company or customer representatives.
• Coordinates, prioritizes and resolves issues encountered by experienced team/multiple teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Determines how to solve complex escalated issues that would impact the business and provides recommendations for solutions to leadership.
• Ability to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices. 
• Up to 25% travel, based on business needs. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 in electrical technical/product knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineer, 10 plus years’ 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.  Experience working with 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 Collins Aerospace matrix and interweaving functions 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.  Must have Experience with Altium 3D PCB design tool
• Knowledge of aircraft seating and certification requirements. 
• Knowledge of aerospace materials 
• RCCA tools (5-why, Fishbone Diagram, Six Sigma, FMEA, DOE)
• Experienced with signal processing, communications. 

What We Offer:

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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! 

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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