Electrical Engineer 1 - (RCP Hardware) (Onsite)

Transmission & Distribution World; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Engineer to collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will design and test Circuit Card Assemblies for Avionics Computers, and perform schematic capture and lab testing to ensure requirements are met.

The role emphasizes high-speed digital design, thermal management and verification through testing and integration with cross-disciplinary partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or STEM field.
• Experience with electronic circuit designs and multi-assembly systems is preferred.
• Experience designing, simulating and testing hardware prior to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate and test Circuit Card Assemblies for Avionics Computers.
• Operate lab equipment for hardware integration testing.
• Create schematic captures for digital/analog mixed-signal designs.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (STEM)

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB design software

Electrical CAD

Job description

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 Digital Hardware Design Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, and Manufacturing/Operations teams, to ensure all product requirements are successfully achieved. Competence in high-speed digital circuit board design, testability, and thermal management is essential.

What You Will Do:

• You will design, analyze, simulate and test Circuit Card Assemblies for Avionics Computers (Processors, FPGAs, Memory, high-speed interfaces).
• You will operate lab equipment to perform integration testing on hardware designs.
• You will do schematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree obtained prior to start.
• Familiarity with the development and design of electronic circuit designs, and/or multi-assembly system/unit design.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Capable of effectively collaborating with team members and independently managing assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with taking design concepts from block diagrams or requirements to developing complete hardware designs, including verification through testing and integration.
• Experience with design tools (schematic capture) and PCB design process to analyze and simulate designs prior to hardware implementation.
• Experience using PCB electronic circuit design software: signal integrity, power integrity and analog simulation.

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.

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.