Principal Electrical Engineer - Avionics Test – Displays (Onsite)

In this role, you’ll tackle **complex technical challenges** across **a variety of hardware and software systems**, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies. You’ll lead hands-on engineering troubleshooting activities with both modern and legacy technologies, ensuring test solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. You’ll collaborate with engineers and leaders across global locations, sharing expertise and contributing to projects that impact customers worldwide. This highly collaborative role offers exposure to advanced aerospace systems, mentorship opportunities, and a pathway to future leadership roles. As a senior member of the team, you’ll contribute to technical strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of Avionics Test Engineering at Collins Aerospace.* Design, code, test, integrate and document production test software for aviation displays products automated test solutions deployed in Collins production facilities, service centers, as well as external customers such as airlines.* Design test hardware including fixtures, cabling, printed wiring boards, and circuit cards* Develop, update, and maintain software using programming languages such as C#/.NET, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, as well as legacy tools like TurboAtlas.* Develop and support of Environmental Stress Screening (thermal and vibration) test equipment and software suites.* Develop engineering estimates for complex tasks* Perform engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for complex designs* Lead test software design reviews and ensure the generation of appropriate design documentation* Prepare and present project and/or technical information to peers, internal management and customers* Mentor emerging engineers by providing technical guidance and fostering skill development.* 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 *or* in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience. OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.* 8+ years’ experience programming with C#/C++* 8+ years’ experience with test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Signal Generators, etc.* Fundamental knowledge of digital electronics.* Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.* Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent organizational and time management skills* Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.**WHAT WE OFFER** **BENEFITS**

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

**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.* #J-18808-Ljbffr