Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking entry‑level electrical engineers to troubleshoot electronics, perform circuit analysis, and support integration and test of subsystems. You will work with RF/analog/digital/mixed-signal design, write test procedures, and investigate root causes with cross‑functional teams.

The role involves developing interconnect models, documenting results, and occasional travel to test areas. A bachelor’s degree in EE or related STEM is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major.
• Experience with writing and/or executing test procedures.
• Basic lab experience with RF, analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronics in a lab or production environment and perform system and circuit level analysis.
• Support failure investigations, maintain documentation, and interact with multi-discipline teams.
• Troubleshoot hardware and process issues to CCA and component levels.
• Perform analog and digital circuit analysis and model electrical signals.
• Identify circuit card and subassembly design updates and conduct integration/test.
• Develop interconnect models between subsystems and generate test procedures.

Skills

Test procedures

Lab experience

RF

Analog

Digital

Mixed signal

Circuit design

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Logic analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Power meter

Job description

At RTX, our internships, co‑ops and full‑time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. The Advanced Effector Guidance Systems (AEGS) Department develops guidance section electronics architectures for development programs, supports subsystem analyses, integration and test, provides program leadership as well as GPS/IMU support. We partner with several Electrical Engineering Departments that provide the detail designs of our electrical products. We are seeking entry‑level candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with our engineers to generate and utilize today’s cutting‑edge technology to develop electrical subsystems.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot electronics in a lab or production environment, performing system and circuit level analysis, subsystem integration and test, supporting failure investigations, maintaining and creating documentation, and interacting with multi-discipline groups including suppliers.
• Troubleshooting hardware and process issues down to CCA and component levels.
• Failure analysis / root cause determination and corrective action implementation.
• Performing analog and digital circuit analysis and characterizing and modeling electrical signals of electronics subsystems in simulation.
• Identifying and instantiating circuit card and subassembly design updates.
• Conducting integration & test at the subassembly level.
• Develop interconnect models between various subsystems.
• Generate test procedures/plans and document test results.
• Generate and present task results to small technical teams.
• Potential travel to test areas for support/troubleshooting issues, less than 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Experience with writing and/or executing test procedures.
• Basic lab or other experience with one or more of the following: RF, analog, digital, mixed signal, circuit design or analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations and FRACAS processes.
• Knowledge and experience with Material Review Board, Process Configuration Board, Configuration Control Board and Failure Review Board processes, proposing/defending and implementing Change Notices.
• Experience with test equipment, test automation scripting, test conduction, sensor control.
• Experience with oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter.
• Integration and test of electrical hardware/subsystems.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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