Senior Electrical Design Engineer; Hybrid

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We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team at the Windsor Locks, CT facility, supporting electronic control system development programs for aerospace products within the Collins Aerospace Power & Controls product line.

This role is responsible for solving complex electrical design challenges and gaining deep expertise across a variety of designs and design processes. The engineer will be a key technical contributor in the design, development, and support of electronic control products, including but not limited to engine controls and flight controls, helping advance high-performance aerospace systems.

• Design and develop complex digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and system architectures for aerospace applications, including engine and flight controls, air management systems, APU controls, De-Ice (anti-ice), and other advanced digital control modules, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform schematic capture, component selection, and detailed design analysis to deliver functional, optimized, and reliable electrical systems.
• Support system integration, verification, and validation, including qualification testing for engine and flight control programs.
• Lead and participate in design and peer reviews, addressing complex electrical and system-level issues with effective mitigation strategies.
• Investigate field and production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive, system-level solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, and test plans, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
• Drive initiatives to enhance reliability, manufacturability, safety, and overall system performance across programs.
• Interface with suppliers to review specifications, resolve technical challenges, and align components with program requirements.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% to support projects, supplier engagement, and testing activities.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Prior experience as an Electrical Engineer working on complex or high-reliability electronic systems.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering and experience in aerospace or other safety-critical systems.
• Proficient in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Extensive experience in creating electronic circuit schematics and implementing design concepts.
• Experience in system integration, validation testing, and performing root cause analysis for complex electrical issues.
• Demonstrated strength in technical documentation, supplier engagement, and effective cross‑functional communication and collaboration.
• Proficient in performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to evaluate how hardware failures may affect system performance and safety.
• Experience with design tools including Cadence and Mentor Graphics.

• 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,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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