Leo Veilleux is Director of Engineering, Design Assurance within Collins Aerospace, Power and Controls Business. In this role, he is responsible for technical adequacy and product health of engine and aircraft systems including Engine Control Systems and Air Management Systems. 

Leo began his career as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Hamilton Standard and has since held several positions of increased responsibility, including project engineering roles for mechanical and electronic products, electronic design manager, system integration manager, technology manager, safety chair, and chief engineer.

Within the Power and Controls business, Leo supports the development of advanced technology-leveraging systems for aircraft such as the Airbus A320, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Joint Strike fighter. He is the inventor of over 50 patents.

Leo is a recipient of the ASME Distinguished Engineer of the Year Award, a member of the UConn Academy of Distinguished Engineers, and is active on UConn’s Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Industrial Advisory Board and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Advisory Board.

Leo holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.