01825987 Electrical Engineer II – Computing Products (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks an Electrical Engineer II to join the Avionics Network Hardware team within the Displays, Controls, Computing & Networking Directorate. You will design digital hardware circuits and support recertification, focused on high-speed networking for avionics.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge avionics networking tech impacting aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, including ARINC interfaces and DO-160 qualification.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Electrical Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Design digital hardware circuits and PCB layouts.
• Support product recertification (TSO/PMAs) for changes.
• Assist cost reduction and obsolescence management.
• Troubleshoot field/OEM equipment and inquiries.
• Support production to meet on-time delivery.

Skills

Digital electronics

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Ethernet/I2C/USB/LVDS

DO-160 testing

Memory interfaces

Design for Manufacturing

Troubleshooting hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

PCB design software

Signal integrity tools

Job description

About the Company

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our Avionics Network Hardware team within the Computing Products Department of the Displays, Controls, Computing & Networking Directorate. Our team develops and sustains high-bandwidth, mission-critical networking solutions supporting both avionics aircraft control and airline information services. Our product portfolio includes:

• Next‑generation network and computing solutions
• ARINC 664 network switches and end systems
• High-performance, high-assurance computing modules
• Video and graphics processing hardware

Responsibilities

In this role you will be involved in the development of digital hardware circuit boards for new products. Responsibilities will also include support of existing products including product recertification driven by minor or major changes, cost savings identification, troubleshooting equipment from the field or OEM assembly line and obsolescence management. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge avionics networking technologies that directly impact aircraft performance, safety, and reliability.

What You Will Do

• Designing circuit / board layout to support product lifecycle
• Working through product recertification (TSO or PMA) driven by a minor/major changes
• Extracting cost savings solutions to the overall standard cost of the product
• Supporting production to achieve on time delivery goals
• Resolving product issues and technical inquiries from our OEM customers
• Troubleshooting returned equipment from the field or OEM assembly line
• Evaluating product part change notifications (obsolete parts, end of life parts, etc)
• Evaluate designs for Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
• Requirements capture, tracing, and verification

What You Will Learn

• Airborne Electronic Hardware (including FPGA, CPLD, ASICs)
• Embedded processing resources (PowerPC, Intel, and ARM)
• Avionics interfaces (including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, I2C, SPI, Ethernet)
• Video interfaces (including SMPTE, analog, DVI, DisplayPort)

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Previous or current experience in an Electrical Engineering role.

We Prefer:

• Experience with digital electronics design principles
• Schematic capture experience for creation of digital circuits
• Printed circuit board (PCB) design layout experience
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Be able to multi‑task and manage through unexpected events
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES bus technologies
• Experience with High-speed memory interfaces
• Qualification testing experience in DO-160
• Design tools experience for signal integrity and timing analysis
• Capable of hands‑on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment.

Benefits

• 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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Other Compensation & Benefits Details

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

Work Location and Schedule

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.

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.

Legal and Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Application Window

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.