Aerospace Computing Hardware Engineer I

RTX

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 109,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to join the Computing Products Hardware Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. The role spans the hardware development lifecycle—from requirements capture to product sustainment—and involves collaboration with senior engineers on advanced avionics hardware for aerospace platforms.

The position offers onsite work with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers, tackle complex hardware designs, and gain exposure to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
Hands-on troubleshooting in a lab with engineering test equipment.
Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal designs.
Understanding of computer hardware architecture and design characteristics.

Responsibilities

Support products through all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.
Assist with circuit board designs involving microprocessors and FPGA architectures.
Participate in obsolescence resolution activities.
Help ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, and testability targets.
Support compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.