Principal Engineer, Field Service (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2025-11-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HSC99: Field Office - SC Remote Location, Remote City, SC, 29201 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

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.

The Field Service Specialist provides technical support for Collins Supplied products on Boeing Commercial aircraft and participates in a full range of on-site engineering activities including final assembly line, ground and flight test support, as well as quality delegated Engineer for Boeing's operations in the Charleston South Carolina Region.

This is an onsite position supporting Boeing's operations in Charleston.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who demonstrates a high level of patience and professionalism in all aspects of their work. They must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, showing initiative and strong problem-solving skills to manage tasks efficiently. Flexibility is essential, as the candidate must be willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts, as well as participate in an on-call rotation as needed. A strong work ethic, reliability, and adaptability to changing schedules are key traits for success in this role.

What You Will Do

• Provide 24/7 on-site support for 1st and 2nd shift and emergency on-call response services.
• Resolve issues impacting aircraft operations
• Represent Collins Aerospace on technical matters during program reviews, status meetings and other interactions.
• Troubleshoot systems and components, analyze failure data, direct Customer repair activities and assisting in aircraft testing.
• Support Boeing lab activities testing Collins supplied products on existing, upcoming and new programs.
• Repair, rework, hardware under approved instructions and provide quality signoff.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3 years aircraft experience with rework/repair of mechanical and electrical LRLRMs per CMM/Drawings documentation,
• Experience working in lab environment working Hardware/Software Integration
• Experience in post flight processing techniques
• Experience with Mechanical design including quality credentials
• Aerospace, Mechanical, or Technical background

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!

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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.

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

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 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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