Principal Engineer - Hardware Design

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Senior Lead Engineer(Hardware Design) at Collins Aerospace, you will play a key role in designing and developing advanced digital electronic systems that power next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. You will be involved in the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design to testing, validation, and product deployment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that help shape the future of aerospace.

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and production.

• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) using schematic capture tools.

• Develop hardware solutions using industry-standard bus technologies, including:

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  Ethernet

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  I2C

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  USB

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  LVDS

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  SERDES

• Design and support DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.

• Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.

• Conduct signal integrity and timing analysis to ensure robust and reliable designs.

• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing, including:

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  DO-160

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  MIL-STD-810

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  MIL-STD-461

• Apply engineering best practices, including:

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  Design to Cost (DTC+)

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  Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

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  Design for Test (DFT)

• Develop and maintain requirements, traceability, and testability throughout the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and innovative hardware solutions.

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global impact.

• Gain exposure to complex digital hardware architectures and high-speed interfaces.

• Enhance expertise in aerospace standards, product qualification, and system integration.

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across global locations.

• Develop leadership and technical expertise while contributing to strategic programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• 10+ years of experience across all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.

• Strong experience in:

• Digital Electronics Design

• Schematic Capture

• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design

• Requirements Capture and Traceability

• Hands-on experience with:

• Ethernet

• I2C

• USB

• LVDS

• SERDES Interfaces

• Experience designing DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.

• Experience in:

• DO-160 Testing

• MIL-STD-810 Testing

• MIL-STD-461 Testing

• Signal Integrity Analysis

• Timing Analysis

• Hands-on troubleshooting experience using engineering laboratory equipment.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

• Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience with embedded hardware or embedded systems design.

• Knowledge of aerospace or defense product development standards and processes.

• Experience with Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).

• Experience working on complex aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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