Electrical Engineer I - Computing Products (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to join the Computing Products Hardware Department. You will help develop hardware for data concentration, I/O processing, and avionics applications across military, commercial, and regional aircraft platforms.

You will participate in the full hardware development lifecycle, from requirements capture to product sustainment. The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, schematic capture, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM major by start date.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a lab environment with test equipment.
• Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal designs.
• Computer hardware architecture, components, and design characteristics.
• Experience may be gained through on-the-job, coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support products through all phases of the product lifecycle (design, development, transition to production).
• Support circuit board designs with complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures, including schematic capture and troubleshooting.
• Perform obsolescence resolution activities.
• Implement designs optimized for cost, manufacturability and testability.
• Ensure designs comply with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Hardware design

Team collaboration

DO-160/DO-254 knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Computer Engineering (B.S.)

STEM major

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Circuit simulation tools

Engineering test equipment

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Date Posted

2026-10-09

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer 1 to join the Computing Products Hardware Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. Our team develops advanced hardware solutions for products and systems used for data concentration, advanced I/O processing and application hosting, and synthetic vision for military, commercial, business, and regional aircraft platforms. In this role you will perform activities that span and support all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, integration, verification, factory transition and product sustainment.

What You Will Do

• You will support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support).
• You will support circuit board designs involving complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures including schematic capture, part selection, simulation, and troubleshooting activities.
• You will obsolescence resolution activities.
• You will implement/support designs that are optimized for a balance of cost, manufacturability and testability.
• You will implement/support designs that are in strict compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

What You Will Learn

• You will mentor with experienced engineers and have access to Collins Aerospace Communities of Practice and network of Fellows/Subject Matter Experts.
• You will gain experience in all aspects of the hardware development lifecycle.
• You will gain experience with complex hardware designs and avionics systems.

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 in a lab environment performing hands on troubleshooting with engineering test equipment.
• Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal circuit designs.
• Experience with computer hardware architecture, components, and design characteristics.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

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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