Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

RTX's Rockford, IL Power and Controls division is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer 1 for an onsite role in Rockford, IL. The position may be eligible for relocation and offers hands-on work with aerospace hardware challenges.

You will troubleshoot electrical hardware, review schematics, assist with design analyses, and participate in cost-reduction and obsolescence mitigation initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• - U.S. Person required.
• - Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, ICs).
• - Understanding of circuit theory and system design.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.
• Analyze alternate parts and write justification memos to support obsolescence and part shortage issues.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution.
• Assist in schematic updates and design reviews following department standards.
• Perform basic design analyses per internal requirements and customer specifications.
• Support cognizant engineer for Test Equipment and assist in debugging production test equipment.

Skills

Electrical components knowledge

Circuit analysis

Embedded systems exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cadence

LTspice

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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

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 Rockford, IL Power and Controls division is looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer 1. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do :

• You will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.


• You will analyze alternate parts and write justification memos to support Obsolescence and Part Shortage issues to mitigate impact to production.


• You will review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution.


• You will assist in schematic updates and design reviews following department standards.


• You will perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.


• You will support as cognizant engineer for product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.


• You will contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement initiatives.

What You Will Learn :

• You will learn how to apply electrical engineering fundamentals to real-world aerospace hardware challenges.


• You will gain hands-on experience troubleshooting and analyzing complex electrical circuits and components.


• You will learn best practices for schematic design, design analysis, and test requirements development.


• You will learn how cross-functional teams (quality, operations, supply chain, test engineering, program engineering) collaborate to resolve product-level issues.


• You will gain understanding of production environments, customer-facing support, and continuous improvement processes.


• You will gain exposure to engineering tools such as Cadence schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.


• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 .


• Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, integrated circuits).


• Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.


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

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware concepts and troubleshooting hardware.


• Experience with schematic capture or simulation tools (such as Cadence or LTspice).


• Hands-on project experience, internships, or co-op roles related to electrical hardware engineering.


• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers).

What We Offer :

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 retire