Engineering

Our engineers design, develop and deliver innovative – and extremely cool – global solutions in both aerospace and defense. Our passion for technology has earned us numerous patents that protect our solutions to some very complex problems. These patents help us maintain competitiveness in the markets we serve, as well as seize new business opportunities all over the world.

Our primary engineering career paths are in the systems, mechanical, electrical, software, information management, cyber security and aerospace disciplines, as well as in flight operations. Here, your engineering experience gives you a launch pad to other career opportunities throughout the company. Whether you like managing projects, people or technology, being an engineer will open the door to new career horizons.

Project leadership and management opportunities

Project leadership allows our engineers to leverage their technical expertise and expand their skills to include cost and schedule management, a higher degree of customer interaction and people leadership. With a strong technical foundation, experience in leading projects, and a desire to lead, develop, and manage people, an engineer can chart a course into formal leadership in a management position.

Rotations and career growth

An engineer’s education and experience can make them a great asset to Collins Aerospace in other roles. Rotating through an assignment in other organizations can offer valuable experience, an improved network and exciting opportunities for growth, either within engineering or elsewhere within the company.