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Collins Aerospace Test Engineering Principal Electrical Engineer in Vergennes, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1228198

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Join our team as aPrincipal Electrical Engineer, where youll play a pivotal role in developing advanced automated test equipment for aerospace products and systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the design and development of electrical systems, create critical requirements and specifications, and troubleshoot complex systems using industry-standard hardware like National Instruments PXI, cRIO, and LabVIEW. As a seasoned contributor, youll not only ensure our test equipment meets stringent performance standards but also have the chance to lead smaller projects and mentor junior engineers. If you\'re ready to push the boundaries of aerospace technology, this role is for you!

What YOU Will Do:

  • Design, analyze, and troubleshoot circuits, test systems, and PCB products
  • Develop and maintain test documentation, plans, procedures, and reports
  • Write test requirements and detailed design documents
  • Work with vendors to develop complex automated Test Equipment
  • Troubleshoot complex issues that may be software, hardware, system, or product related to determine root cause and corrective action
  • Communicate technical issues through written, verbal and presentation media
  • Support to the manufacturing/operations group as needed to help ensure on-time delivery of product
  • Interface with Customers, External Suppliers, Program Managers, Engineering Managers, Mechanical, Software, Electrical, and Systems Engineers, as well as the Manufacturing organization
  • Management of various projects with small teams of test engineers and outsourced test equipment hardware build

What YOU Will Learn:

  • Master the use of cutting-edge test equipment technologies like PXI, cRIO, FPGA, and LabVIEW to drive innovation in aerospace product testing.
  • Gain hands-on experience in end-to-end electrical system design, from concept development to troubleshooting complex aerospace test systems.
  • Develop project management skills by leading small teams, managing timelines, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines and external vendors.
  • Expand your knowledge of avionics communication protocols such as 1553, ARINC, and CAN, while working on advanced data acquisition systems.
  • Learn how to optimize test coverage for high-performance aerospace products, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards and customer requirements

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations 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
  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Mentor Graphics (Dxdesigner/Expedition)
  • Strong background in electrical troubleshooting
  • National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified LabVIEW Embedded Developer (CLED) or other software coding experience
  • Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394
  • Experience with PXI based National Instruments hardware, cRIO, FPGA, and data acquisition systems
  • Familiarity with project planning, budgets, and Microsoft Project
    • Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and visioninsurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hiredemployees

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 illnessinsurance, 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

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