Senior Lead Engineer(Hardware Design)

As a Senior Lead Engineer(Hardware Design) at Collins Aerospace, you will play a key role in designing and developing advanced digital electronic systems that power next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. You will be involved in the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design to testing, validation, and product deployment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that help shape the future of aerospace.

What You Will Do

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and production.

• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) using schematic capture tools.

• Develop hardware solutions using industry-standard bus technologies, including:

• Ethernet

• I2C

• USB

• LVDS

• SERDES

• Design and support DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.

• Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.

• Conduct signal integrity and timing analysis to ensure robust and reliable designs.

• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing, including:

• DO-160

• MIL-STD-810

• MIL-STD-461

• Apply engineering best practices, including:

• Design to Cost (DTC+)

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

• Design for Test (DFT)

• Develop and maintain requirements, traceability, and testability throughout the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and innovative hardware solutions.

What You Will Learn

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global impact.

• Gain exposure to complex digital hardware architectures and high-speed interfaces.

• Enhance expertise in aerospace standards, product qualification, and system integration.

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across global locations.

• Develop leadership and technical expertise while contributing to strategic programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• 6+ years of experience across all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.

• Strong experience in:

• Digital Electronics Design

• Schematic Capture

• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design

• Requirements Capture and Traceability

• Hands-on experience with:

• Ethernet

• I2C

• USB

• LVDS

• SERDES Interfaces

• Experience designing DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.

• Experience in:

• DO-160 Testing

• MIL-STD-810 Testing

• MIL-STD-461 Testing

• Signal Integrity Analysis

• Timing Analysis

• Hands-on troubleshooting experience using engineering laboratory equipment.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience with embedded hardware or embedded systems design.

• Knowledge of aerospace or defense product development standards and processes.

• Experience with Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).

• Experience working on complex aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems.

Avionics

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Benefits package includes:

-         Meal coupons

-         Group Term Life Insurance.

-         Group Health Insurance.

-         Group Personal Accident Insurance.

-         Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.

-         Employee scholar programme.

-         Work life balance.

-         Car lease programme.

-         National Pension Scheme

-         LTA

-         Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

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

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)

• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

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.