Electrical Engineer 1

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defense, has an opening in Cedar Rapids for an entry-level Electrical Engineer 1 to develop digital hardware for high-performance computing products in avionics. This onsite role requires a BE/CE in STEM and offers growth through exposure to ASIC/FPGA, processors, and memory technologies.

You will collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams, and engage across the hardware development lifecycle, including requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required by start date in Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM
• Experience via coursework or projects acceptable

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, verify, support and troubleshoot digital hardware for avionics products.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, Manufacturing and DTC teams to meet requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Work on designs using digital logic (ASIC/FPGA/CPLD), processors and memory technologies.
• Provide support for current production issues as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Digital hardware design

ASIC/FPGA/CPLD

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout software

DDR memory interfaces

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Person requirement: 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? 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.

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.

The Computing Products Department in the Avionics business unit has an opening for a new grad Electrical Engineer. This department is responsible for the development and sustainment of state-of-the-art avionics hardware products including integrated processing cabinets, video processing modules, network product, and control panels used in commercial and military aircraft platforms.

This position is for an entry level Electrical Engineer 1 to develop digital hardware used in high performance computing products such as Processing Computers and Network switch products for Commercial avionics platforms. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

• You will use and apply electrical engineering principles and techniques to design, develop, document, verify, support, and troubleshoot digital hardware for avionics products.
• You will work closely with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects Engineering, Manufacturing / Operations, and Design-to-Cost (DTC) staff to assure defined requirements are consistently met in all phases of a product's lifecycle.
• You will work on designs that include the use of digital logic (ASIC/FPGA/CPLD), processors, and various memory technologies.
• You will support current production issues if the need arises.

What You Will Learn:

• You will be provided access to Collin’s Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking opportunities
• You will be exposed to cutting edge technology and have the ability to significantly contribute to the creation of our newest products.
• Electrical Engineers at Collins Aerospace perform activities that span all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification, factory transition, and customer interface.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of digital circuit design parameters (e.g., throughput, rise time, clock frequencies, propagation delay). Includes knowledge of computer hardware components (e.g., processors, memory, interfaces), and characteristics (throughput, processing architecture, timing).
• Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designs for avionics.
• Knowledge of PCB layout and routing rules.
• Interfacing with complex embedded devices (processor, graphics, FPGA).
• Experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES bus technologies.
• Experience with DDR memory interfaces.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility.

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.

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.

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.