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Date Posted:

2025-09-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

02: Building 02 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to support our Repair and Test group based in Windsor Locks. Reporting to the engineering manager, you will be responsible for providing engineering support related to the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aerospace products, primarily focused on propeller systems products and associated test equipment primarily used on military platforms. Your responsibilities will include management of task assignments with direction from the engineering manager, technical evaluation of test rig anomalies and developing new test capabilities, development of engineering work instructions and quality control / quality repair documents. This position will interact with all levels of the organization and external customers

What You Will Do

+ Develop and implement solutions to technical engineering issues with/without supervision or assistance from more senior engineers in the group for difficult and complex problems.

+ Review existing repair data, technical drawings, and previous repair history for entire propeller system and components, including interfacing with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

+ Troubleshoot and repair complex test equipment, and conduct root cause analysis.

+ Source and assist with design of test equipment.

+ Provide written technical accomplishment instructions for repairs or modifications to maintenance, customer, and regulatory authorities, including interfacing with the OEM.

+ Analyze and substantiate complex repair or modification designs using standard accepted industry practices.

+ Produce technical analyses to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, customers, OEM requirements and update and revise technical data in shop procedures when required.

+ Identify and implement process improvements individually and as part of a team.

+ Communicate technical details of repair or modification through computer aided design tools.

+ Assist other engineers in performance of their tasks and responsibilities to maximize the department’s efficiency.

+ Work with the operations team to develop and implement cost savings activities, sometimes as the team leader.

+ Demonstrate knowledge of EH&S risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving EH&S performance.

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 experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Working experience in a FAA Repair Station as a Repair Engineer or similar position.

+ Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and other technical documentation.

+ Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T.

+ Strong computer skills including MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) and CAD/CAM software packages (preferably Unigraphics). Experience with SAP and/or Solumina is a plus.

+ Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes, measurement techniques and Industry 4.0.

+ Working experience with continuous improvement tools/programs such as Lean or SixSigma and demonstrated ability to use the tools/programs.

+ Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the policies/procedures and special instructions of all customer(s) and the ability to understand and promote the policies/procedures of Collins Aerospace while operating within Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

+ Demonstrated ability to understand and apply information from technical manuals and documents as well as other reference material.

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

+ 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!

May be eligible for relocation.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Role type definition:

**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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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