Electrical Engineer I - Computing Products (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholarship programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 in Cedar Rapids, IA to contribute to the Computing Products Hardware Department. You will work on hardware solutions for data concentration, I/O processing and avionics, supporting the design through production and sustainment.

The role emphasizes circuit design, schematic capture, and detailed troubleshooting in a lab setting, with opportunities to learn from senior engineers and work under DO-160/DO-254 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Support products at all phases of the product lifecycle (design & development, transition to production, factory support, service support).
• Support circuit board designs involving complex microprocessor and FPGA architectures including schematic capture, part selection, simulation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Obsolescence resolution activities.
• Implement/support designs optimized for cost, manufacturability and testability.
• Ensure designs comply with DO-160 and DO-254 standards.

Skills

Schematic capture

Lab troubleshooting

Microprocessor design

FPGA design

Hardware architecture

Education

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

Tools

Engineering test equipment

Job description

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.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.