Principal, Electrical Certification Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-01-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HFL33: US049-Medley, FL 9100 NW 105 Circle , Medley, FL, 33178 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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We are hiring a Principal Electrical Certification Engineer to be part of a team responsible for developing test plans, test reports, and substantiation reports, as well as overseeing and witnessing testing activities for aircraft seating and specialty products. This role will develop and review certification documentation for electrical components and systems installed on passenger and crew seating, monuments, and seat-adjacent furniture. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Grounding & Bonding, thermal analysis, System Safety Assessments (SSA), Failure Hazard Assessments (FHA), PHAC, IEHA, CTS, Outline DWS, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), ensuring compliance with all OEM, STC, TSO, and regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft seating products.

This position supports the Interiors Seating and Specialty Products organizations by ensuring seating products meet all applicable TSO and non-TSO certification requirements, including compliance to seating-specific standards such as TSO-C127, 14 CFR 25 Subpart C, D, and F, and applicable OEM requirements.

The role will oversee seating electrical design and certification reviews to ensure programs are aligned with technical requirements and milestone timelines. The Principal Engineer will also develop and maintain seating-specific certification processes, templates, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality execution, including First Pass Yield and First Time Fix, in alignment with published RTX Lifecycle Program Management expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the Seating Engineering organization and execute assigned seating program certification work.
Maintain awareness of FAA, ODA, OEM, STC, and seating-specific regulatory requirements, modifications, and technical advances to ensure continued operational safety of seating products.
Review, analyze, and evaluate technical problem areas and initiate corrective actions to resolve certification and qualification issues at both the seat LRU and integrated seating system levels.
Own or support program-specific seating electrical certification strategies, including risk identification and mitigation plans.
Support strategic planning efforts for complex seating programs to ensure organizational objectives, customer commitments, and business targets are achieved.
Review and present seating certification plans, compliance reports, and program status to internal leadership, customers, and regulatory authorities as required.
Provide technical support for sales campaigns, customer proposals, and marketing activities related to seating products.
Travel domestically and internationally, as required, to support seating development and certification activities and serve as a recognized technical focal point for seating electrical certification discussions and regulatory alignment.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR
Advanced degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR
In the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Must be within commutable distance of Medley, FL, and able to work a hybrid schedule with on-site presence as required

Preferred Qualifications:

a) Advanced knowledge and experience in aircraft seating electrical certification
b) Demonstrated ability to independently lead seating program certification efforts in pursuit of company goals
c) Ability to mentor and coach engineers at levels P1-P3 within the Seating Certification organization
d) Proven capability to develop innovative, compliant seating certification solutions aligned with business objectives
e) Experience leading or participating in cross-functional seating initiatives, including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Sales
f) Ownership of seating-specific electrical certification strategies and associated risk mitigation plans

Candidate must be able to obtain, or be in the process of obtaining, regulatory authorizations such as Collins Interiors Seating PSP Signatory, FAA ODA Unit Member (UM), FAA DER, CVE, or similar designations for seating electrical test witnessing and data approvals.

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 meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors Seating team is focused on innovation, safety, and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B-we're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a leader in aircraft seating products and services, we help airlines and original equipment manufacturers create positive experiences for their passengers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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 with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and group legal
Ovia Health for fertility and family planning
Employee Assistance Program, including up to five free counseling sessions
Redbrick - incentives for a healthy lifestyle
Autism benefit
Doctor on Demand virtual visits
Adoption assistance
Best Doctors 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 (all external new hires in the U.S.)
Drug screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than one year

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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