Hiring: Principal Hardware Engineer (Onsite) Company: Collins Aerospace Location: Largo, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:54:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •10+ years of related experience, including technical leadership. Required Skills: •Lead multi-discipline engineering teams in the transition of programs from design phase into production and follow on sustainment production activities •Lead manufacturing engineering team in product design reviews to ensure producibility, testability, and performance margin. •Lead the processes for design, selection, specification, and optimization for production required for equipment, fixtures, tooling and gaging. •Lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations at factory, suppliers, and design sites. •Lead reviews of critical manufacturing performance metrics and develop initiatives to improve performance. •Lead manufacturing engineering team proposals. •Effectively communicate technical topics and execution status to internal and customer leadership. •Perform design and supplier trade studies. Qualifications: •8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. •Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!