Principal Engineer - Global Chemical Substance (GCS) (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Do you have a passion for helping make Collins’ products greener while ensuring we meet changing customer and regulatory compliance requirements?  The Avionics Global Chemical Substance team has an opening for a senior level engineer to ensure Avionics products are in full compliance with all global chemical regulations.  This position reports under the Avionics Global Chemical Substance Program Manager and will perform various analysis functions for regulatory reporting and risk mitigation activities.

As a Principal Engineer you will serve as a technical resource to Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain in support of all global chemical regulation’s requirements.  You also support the Avionics team with customers’ inquiries about global chemical regulation compliance.  The primary area of responsibility will be to work closely with the engineering in Burnsville, Minnesota where many aircraft sensors are designed and built.  The candidate must have good data analysis skills to perform analysis of any Collins design relative to many different global chemical regulations.  Growth opportunities for this role exist in learning more about Collins’ products, chemical regulatory compliance, interacting with a group of roles across Collins.

This role will have primary responsibility for the Burnsville, Minnesota site but working remotely is an option for the right individual.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure Avionics products comply with environmental requirements such as EU and UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) and the US Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
• Analyze Collins design data relative to a variety of environmental regulations
• Drive product redesigns as necessary to comply with regulatory restrictions
• Establish design standards and integrate into Avionics design and development processes to comply with environmental regulations and customer requirements and to promote design for sustainability practices
• Support program/product line and site teams in responding to customer inquiries on environmental regulations and customer requirements
• Engage stakeholders through training and communication using a variety of forums such as meetings, discipline councils, communities of practice, newsletters and websites
• This position may require occasional travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Familiarity with chemical composition

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of environmental regulations and their impact to product design considerations
• Experience identifying and eliminating materials of concern (MOC) in product designs
• Understanding of Collins Aerospace Avionics design and development processes
• Experience with systems such as Enovia and/or TeamCenter, SmartSearch, IMPACT, Common Database for Chemical Regulations (CDCR), SAP, Accuris Parts Intelligence and SilconExpert
• Experience applying project management principles
• Broad knowledge of Avionics products and the capabilities they provide
• Ability to collaborate with multiple dynamic disciplines to solve problems
• Strong organizational and critical thinking acumen with good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interfacing and communicating with internal and external customers
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to apply critical thinking to determine recommendations and actions
• Ability to lead others to develop innovative solutions to problems
• Results-oriented and motivated to provide solutions with measurable benefit
• Demonstrated performance as a self-starter and an initiative-taker with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a team environment and meet documented schedule commitments

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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