Principal Research Engineer, Electric Systems - MW-rated Power Electronics

at  Collins Aerospace

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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 or in the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS YOU MUST HAVE:

• A Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, with several years of industrial or academic experience, or a master’s degree with several+ years of experience in industry or academia.

SKILLS WE VALUE:

• An applied background in aerospace systems and architecture is a plus.
• Experience with aerospace regulations and certification standards.
  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.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Unspecified
What’s the next Big Thing in Aerospace? Have you thought about Hybrid/Electric Propulsion for the Next Generation Aircraft? Well, that’s exactly what we are doing here at Collins Aerospace
As a Principal Researcher on Electrical Systems, you will help fulfill this mission by providing and driving impactful results on upcoming technology, and you will do so in a collaborative environment. This role works with a team is an international group with great talent who are passionate and knowledgeable about Power Electronics. And no, you don’t need to come from Aerospace to work in our Electrical Systems Team. We can work with your power electronics skills and give you an applied background in aerospace systems and propulsion architectures.
Green, more sustainable aviation starts right here. You will join a worldwide community of researchers influencing and developing industry-changing technology. And you will do that through a mixture of theoretical analysis, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations in our lab facilities.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a solid mix of academic background and applied experience in the design of high power, high voltage, high efficiency power electronics systems, and modelling and evaluation of electrical power distribution architectures, and a passion for applying these skills in the context of aircraft hybrid/electric propulsion.
Eligible for relocation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will fulfill this mission by providing and driving impactful results on upcoming technology, and you will do so in a collaborative environment.
• You will work with an international group with great talent who are passionate and knowledgeable about Power Electronics
• You will join a worldwide community of researchers influencing and developing industry-changing technology.
• You will conduct a mixture of theoretical analysis, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations in our lab facilities.
• You will navigate uncharted territory as this is a disruptive and emerging field,
• You will engage creative thinking that leads to innovative concepts.
• You will develop and successfully execute technology research plans.