Senior Principal Engineer(Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 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. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team within the Seating, Engineered Components group. This role is responsible for the development and sustainment of seating controls including power supplies, seat control actuators, and associated peripherals for business class and first-class seating configurations. This role supports all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—program pursuit, design requirements, controller design implementation, integration, verification, and factory transition for next generation seating controls. What You Will Do: Lead LRU Development through all phases of design cycle Design and analyze Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) for seating actuation and peripheral cabin functions. (Processors, Memory, interfaces) Work with lab equipment for integration testing of hardware designs Schematic capture of complex digital, analog, and mixed signal electrical circuit designs Oversight of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT) Mentoring and delegating tasks to less experienced engineers Support qualification and certification of Line Replaceable Units (LRU) Support field returns RCCA analysis and reporting Qualifications You Must Have:  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Hands-on troubleshooting experience Experience with serial communications protocols (CAN Bus, RS-485, Ethernet) Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently on assigned tasks Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry Requirements based development for implementation, and verification Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or Printed Circuit Board layout Experience with aerospace regulatory and certification requirements: DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, TSO/PMA What We Offer: 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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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!  Learn More & Apply Now! At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?  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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers an