Electrical Design Engineer – Traffic Surveillance (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an early career Electrical Design Engineer to support CNS traffic surveillance hardware development in Melbourne, FL. You will help advance legacy and next-generation avionics products, influence architecture and reliability, and collaborate across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with <2 years of related experience, U.S. Person status, and experience with LT Spice/HyperLynx, lab equipment, and schematic/PCB design. Onsite work in Melbourne, Florida is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person status required for military contract.
• Experience with LT Spice, HyperLynx or similar simulation tools.
• Experience using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, pattern generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers).
• Familiarity with aerospace avionics, embedded processors or FPGAs, RF design, and simulation/analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics).

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze electrical hardware requirements for CNS programs.
• Provide design support for CNS sustainment and participate in new product development.
• Manage component obsolescence identification and mitigation.
• Analyze circuit performance using LT Spice, HyperLynx, and other tools.
• Design, debug, and test digital and mixed-signal circuits.
• Create schematics, oversee PCB layouts, and support drawing development.
• Conduct electrical tests using common lab equipment and develop verification test plans.
• Collaborate with mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and robust designs.

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LT Spice

HyperLynx

Lab test equipment

Mentor Graphics DX Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded processors

FPGAs

RF design

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-08-14

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an early career Electrical Design Engineer to support the traffic surveillance hardware development group. This role will be to help advance both legacy and next‑generation CNS aviation products. In this role, you will directly influence the architecture, performance, and reliability of systems operating in some of the most demanding environments in aerospace. The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail‑oriented, and brings excellent communication skills along with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multifunctional and multidisciplinary teams. Success in this position requires strong technical curiosity, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to achieve shared program goals. Applicant must have knowledge of the principles and techniques commonly used in electrical development engineering.

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.

What you will do:

• Develop and analyze electrical hardware requirements.
• Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
• Managing component obsolescence identification and mitigation.
• Analyze circuit performance using circuit simulation tools like LT Spice or HyperLynx.
• Design, debug, and test Digital and/or mixed signal Circuits.
• Develop schematics, oversee PCB layouts, and support design drawing development.
• Participate in the build, debug, and test of electrical circuit designs.
• Conduct electrical tests using common lab test equipment.
• Develop verification test plans and procedures to ensure the developed product meets the specified requirements.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, and Manufacturing to ensure robust designs and appropriate testability.
• Support product certification activities.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. Person – Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons.
• Experience with common simulation platforms such as LT Spice, HyperLynx, etc.
• Experience with major types of lab test equipment (O-scopes, pattern generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

Qualifications we prefer:

• Familiarity with avionics.
• Experience working with embedded processors or FPGAs.
• Experience with RF designs.
• Experience with requirements development.
• Familiarity with simulation & analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink)
• Experience with Schematic capture and layout tools, such as Mentor Graphics DX Designer.

What we offer:

• 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
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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. 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

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.

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.

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