Sr Principal Certification Engineer - Avionics (REMOTE)

The Installation Design and Certification Group is seeking an experienced Sr. Certification Engineer at out Aircraft Certification Center to support STC and certification programs. This position will be part of a multi-functional team comprised of Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers leading aircraft level integration and certification of our next generation avionics supporting our business, commercial and military aircraft operators and customers. In this position you will review certification compliance data, interface with customers, external certification authorities, and work hands-on work engineering teams to provide guidance in the development of and adherence to certification-related processes. 

This position has the opportunity to become an engineering unit member within the Rockwell Collins STC, TSO, PMA ODA organization. 

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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.

Ability to work in Cedar Rapids preferred; remote option may be considered for the ideal candidate.

A comprehensive relocation package is available.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead, with minimal supervision, avionics supplemental type certification (STC) projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Authoring STC certification plans, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, ground test plans, flight test plans, design compliance reports, EWIS assessments, electrical load reports, and weight/balance reports

• Lead the aircraft integration and STC certification of Collins avionics systems by working with the avionics systems engineering team and the installation design team to define the aircraft level installation architecture, perform development and company ground testing, and to coordinate or create the substantiation and type design documentation required to meet the approved certification basis

• Identifying, documenting, and communicating significant certification risks for timely review and resolution

• Monitoring and reporting of aircraft installation design and substantiation data milestones and reporting status to project/program management

• Mentoring avionics systems engineering team on aircraft level certification requirements

• Ensuring all aircraft certification requirements are met resulting in successful STC issuance

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR  

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience OR  

• In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required 

• Working knowledge of Title 14 CFR Part 23, and 25

• Thorough understanding of aircraft avionics systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Title 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 45, 91, 121, 135, and 183

• Prior or current FAA DER, FAA ODA UM, or other similar compliance-finding experience

• Experience in the preparation of certification plans, instructions for continued airworthiness, ground test plans, flight test plans, electrical load reports, and weight/balance reports

• Understanding of the High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Lightning, environmental, safety, software, Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH), Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), human factors, flammability, structural, and conformity aspects of avionics system certification and aircraft certification

• Experience as a pilot at any level

• Working knowledge of Collins Pro Line Fusion, Pro Line 21 and 767/757 Large Format Display System

• Experience with avionics system integration on an aircraft

• Familiarity with aircraft systems that interface with avionics systems

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.