Electrical Engineer I Computing Products Onsite

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to join the Computing Products Hardware Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. The role spans the hardware development lifecycle—from requirements capture to product sustainment—and involves collaboration with senior engineers on advanced avionics hardware for aerospace platforms.

The position offers onsite work with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers, tackle complex hardware designs, and gain exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM field.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a lab with engineering test equipment.
• Experience with schematic capture of digital/analog mixed-signal designs.
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture and design characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Support products through all phases of the hardware development lifecycle.
• Assist with circuit board designs involving microprocessors and FPGA architectures.
• Participate in obsolescence resolution activities.
• Help ensure designs meet cost, manufacturability, and testability targets.
• Support compliance with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting with test gear

Schematic capture of mixed-signal

Hardware design & analysis

FPGA/microprocessor familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

PCB design tools

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.

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.

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.