Principal Systems Engineer -Displays (Onsite)

Principal Systems EngineerAre you motivated by solving complex engineering problems and guiding technology that impacts pilots, missions, and global aviation? At Collins Aerospace, we're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to help drive the evolution of next-generation avionics solutions. In this role, you'll influence major technical decisions, partner across disciplines, and shape systems that support both commercial and military customers. Whether your strengths lie in integration, requirements leadership, technical strategy, or cross-functional problem solving, you'll have the opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering high-performance, safety-critical products that define the future of flight.What You Will Do:Serve as a system engineering technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations while meeting customer and program needs.Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning in partnership with hardware, software, and program teams.Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.Apply your avionics or complex-systems expertise to influence product strategy, contribute to technology roadmaps, and support future pursuits.What You Will Learn:Gain deep understanding of safety-critical avionics development and how certified flight deck systems are designed, integrated, and delivered.Strengthen your leadership skills by coordinating across technical teams, guiding design decisions, and shaping project outcomes.Develop advanced systems-engineering and strategic planning capabilities while working with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.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 experienceLeadership experience in developing certified aerospace or other complex, regulated systems.Demonstrated success creating or contributing to system architectures and collaborating across engineering domains.Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements such as TSO, DO-160, DO-254, or DO-178B/C.Qualifications We Prefer:Background in optics, display technology, electronics, or hardware/software integration.Strong communication and influencing skills, especially when coordinating across teams or presenting to leadership.What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family buildingAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.