Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

We are transforming how modular electronics are architected, developed and certified across Aerospace Interiors. Our products span multiple DAL levels and operate in complex, safety-critical environments and we are elevating how we scale, standardise and assure electronics platforms globally.In this role you will shape future architectures, drive engineering excellence, and embed certification-first thinking into how we design. If you thrive in complexity, lead with technical clarity, and want to define systems the industry depends on - this is where you will make real impact.Based out of Leighton Buzzard with flexible remote working, and reporting to the Director of Electronics & Software, this is a career-defining opportunity for someone who leads with clarity, influences at scale and builds systems the aviation world can rely on.What You Will DoAs a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer, you will operate as a technical authority guiding teams, maturing design capability and ensuring compliance is built in. You will:Lead modular electronics transformation and platform strategyDirect day-to-day technical delivery across global teamsEnsure full compliance to DO-254 / ARP-4754Act as a specialist in requirements management & traceabilityInfluence system architecture from concept through certificationTranslate safety & hazard analysis into robust technical requirementsStrengthen lifecycle discipline and engineering quality at scaleThis is a role for someone who owns outcomes, raises standards, and drives alignment through technical authority. You are:A clear, proactive and confident communicatorEffective leading distributed and remote enabled teamsA sub-systems level thinker with strong engineering depthWhat You Will Learn This position will accelerate your growth as a technical influencer and strategic systems leader, trusted to shape the future of avionics assurance.You will gain exposure to:Modular architecture evolution & design reuse strategyHigh-integrity electronics in complex certification frameworksScaling engineering maturity across multi-region teamsCollaboration across electronics, software, systems & safety domainsQualifications We PreferExpert level communication skills, able to communicate at all levels of the organization (design team, customer, executive, etc.) and tailor communication for intended audienceExperience driving functional change through technical leadershipExpert domain knowledge of electronics design compliant with RTCA/DO-254 and ARP4754Deep experience developing with the “V” model and requirements managementExtensive experience of detailed electronics design for aerospace applicationsProven experience across the full development life-cycle, from concept to certificationExperience managing globally distributed development teamsExperience with managing safety requirements, working with functional hazard assessments and decomposing them to designSkills We Value Agile project managementExperience with modular electronics and design re-use strategiesExperience with RTCA/DO178Experience with Hardware-in-Loop and Software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) test setupsECAD design entry and PCB layout tools (esp. Xpedition & Cadence)Experience with Airbus’ ABD0100 Design Assurance Process & Boeing D6Experience with microcontrollers based embedded electronicsExperience with FPGA design using VHDLFamiliar with FPGA / Electronics verification techniquesProficiency with requirements management tools (DOORS / Polarion etc.)What We OfferCompetitive salary & bonus scheme2:1 pension scheme up to 10%Car AllowancePrivate Medical InsuranceGroup Income Protection25 days annual leave + bank holidaysLife AssuranceFlexible workingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors 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 aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. 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?RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.