Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal coupons

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

Vacation and contingency leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Lead Engineer (Hardware Design) to drive end-to-end hardware development for next-generation aerospace systems. You will design digital circuits, CCAs, and high-speed interfaces, while aligning with DO-160 and MIL-STD requirements.

This role offers hybrid work and engagement with global teams across Collins Aerospace. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in hardware design, strong schematic and verification skills, and hands-on lab troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of hardware development lifecycle experience.
• Strong experience in digital electronics design and CCA design.
• Hands-on experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, SERDES.
• Experience with DDR1/2/3 memory interfaces.
• Experience in DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing.
• Troubleshooting with lab equipment; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all phases of hardware development lifecycle.
• Design digital circuits and CCAs using schematic tools.
• Develop hardware with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, SERDES.
• Verify, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification tests.
• Maintain requirements traceability throughout product lifecycle.

Skills

Digital electronics

Schematic capture

CCA design

DDR memory interfaces

Ethernet/I2C/USB/LVDS

Signal integrity

DO-160 testing

DFM/DFT/DTC

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Principal Engineer - Hardware Design

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: India Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli Position Role Type: Hybrid

About RTX

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, bringing together industry-leading businesses to solve the most complex challenges in aviation and defense. Through innovation, advanced technologies, and a commitment to excellence, RTX delivers smarter, more connected, and more sustainable solutions that are shaping the future of aerospace.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Job Overview

As a Senior Lead Engineer(Hardware Design) at Collins Aerospace, you will play a key role in designing and developing advanced digital electronic systems that power next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. You will be involved in the complete hardware development lifecycle, from requirements definition and schematic design to testing, validation, and product deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that help shape the future of aerospace.

What You Will Do

• Lead and contribute to all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and production.
• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) using schematic capture tools.
• Develop hardware solutions using industry-standard bus technologies, including: Ethernet I2C USB LVDS SERDES
• Design and support DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Perform hardware verification, testing, and troubleshooting using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Conduct signal integrity and timing analysis to ensure robust and reliable designs.
• Support environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing, including: DO-160 MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461
• Apply engineering best practices, including: Design to Cost (DTC+) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Test (DFT)
• Develop and maintain requirements, traceability, and testability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and innovative hardware solutions.

What You Will Learn

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies with global impact.
• Gain exposure to complex digital hardware architectures and high-speed interfaces.
• Enhance expertise in aerospace standards, product qualification, and system integration.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across global locations.
• Develop leadership and technical expertise while contributing to strategic programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.
• Strong experience in: Digital Electronics Design Schematic Capture Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Design Requirements Capture and Traceability
• Hands‑on experience with: Ethernet I2C USB LVDS SERDES Interfaces
• Experience designing DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3 memory interfaces.
• Experience in: DO-160 Testing MIL-STD-810 Testing MIL-STD-461 Testing Signal Integrity Analysis Timing Analysis
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience using engineering laboratory equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with embedded hardware or embedded systems design.
• Knowledge of aerospace or defense product development standards and processes.
• Experience with Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).
• Experience working on complex aerospace, defense, or safety‑critical systems.

Avionics

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most.

Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?

Role Type definitions

*Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Benefits package includes

• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.
• Employee scholar programme.
• Work life balance.
• Car lease programme.
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Background check and drug screen

As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. Note: Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India) Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience Level

Senior Level