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Collins Aerospace · 17 hours ago

Principal Hardware Project Engineer - A2G (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Hardware Project Engineer to join their Computing Solutions Department in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on the development of next-generation processing solutions for Avionics products. The role involves overseeing hardware engineering aspects, ensuring compliance with certification standards, and leading cross-functional teams in a safety-critical environment.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

You will serve as the hardware engineering lead, overseeing all aspects of cost, schedule, and technical execution for the A2G program, from pursuit and bidding to planning, execution, and sustainment

You will coordinate with hardware architects, peer engineers, manufacturing, and customers to ensure compliance with certification standards such as DO-254 and AC20-152A

You will apply earned value management (EV) and risk management principles to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals

You will lead cross-functional engineering teams of varying experience levels and guide the development of PCB designs, layouts, and processor-based architectures

You will represent the hardware team in customer-facing roles, including bids, proposals, and technical presentations, while maintaining a focus on Design-to-Cost (DTC+) optimization

10% travel as needed

Qualification

Hardware Engineering LeadershipTechnical Project ManagementCertification ComplianceEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementProcessor-Based HardwareDesign-to-Cost StrategiesCommunicationCollaboration Skills

Required

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

Current or prior experience leading large, cross-functional hardware teams/engineers

Experience with technical project management, including earned value (EV), risk management, and customer engagement

Experience with relevant certification requirements: TSO, MIL-STD, DO-160, DO-254, AC20-152A, DO-178B/C, DO-297, ARP4754A

Preferred

Experience developing processor-based hardware platforms

Knowledge of Design-to-Cost (DTC+) strategies and transitioning products to manufacturing environments

Strong communicator who collaborates effectively from individual contributors to executive leadership

Demonstrated success balancing performance, cost, and certification in regulated environments

Benefits

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

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

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!