Join Collins Aerospace as a Senior Principal SEIT Engineer on a contingent basis, where you'll lead advanced systems engineering, integration, and testing initiatives for innovative aerospace solutions that ensure mission-critical performance and reliability.

As a Senior Principal SEIT Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and testing of sophisticated aerospace systems on a contingent basis. This position involves overseeing the end-to-end SEIT lifecycle, from initial requirements definition through rigorous testing and validation, ensuring that all systems meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, hardware, and firmware engineers, to architect robust solutions for avionics, propulsion, and mission systems.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining system architectures, conducting trade studies, and performing integration testing in both lab and flight environments. You will mentor junior engineers, drive process improvements, and interface with customers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with project objectives. This role demands a strategic mindset to handle ambiguity in contingent projects while delivering high-impact results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technologies, and this position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that advance aviation and defense capabilities worldwide.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred
• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) within aerospace or defense industries
• Expertise in systems architecture, requirements management, and verification processes using tools like DOORS or SysML
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex integration projects
• Strong knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-STD-498
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with risk assessment and mitigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives