Rockwell Collins recognizes Engineer of the Year recipients

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 02, 2010) - Three Rockwell Collins employees have been honored for their excellence in engineering and innovation.

Presented with 2009 Corporate Engineer of the Year awards were John Roltgen of Commercial Systems, Ryan Murphy of Government Systems, and Jim Sampica of Engineering and Technology.

The Rockwell Collins Engineer of the Year award recognizes engineers and scientists for demonstrating outstanding performance and making significant contributions to the company, their profession and the community at large.

A technical project manager in Flight Control Systems, Roltgen, of Cedar Rapids, has been with the company for 17 years. He was recognized for his technical skills and dedication in leading the initiative to expand Rockwell Collins into the primary flight control market.

Murphy, of Marion, is senior electrical engineer in Communication Applications. He was recognized for his innovation and leadership on the Science Application International Corporation (SAIC) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radio Upgrade Program. He has been with the company for seven years.

A principal mechanical engineer in the Head Down Display Center, Sampica, of Springville, was honored for his significant technical contributions to dry film optical bonding lamination technology. He has been with the company for 25 years.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

Media contact:
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com

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