Electrical Engineer I – Onsite (Aerospace & Defense)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer 1 for onsite work in Rockford, IL. The role offers learning in troubleshooting, design reviews, and support for test equipment within the Power & Controls division.

You will gain hands-on experience with electrical hardware, schematics, and component data while contributing to cost reduction and product improvements. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM obtained prior to start.
• U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or asylee/refugee) 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, ICs).
• Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, coursework, or projects.

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 to mitigate impact to production.
• 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 in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
• Support as cognizant engineer for product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.
• Contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic knowledge

Circuit theory

Experience via coursework

Embedded systems familiarity

Schematic capture tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cadence

LTspice

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer 1 for onsite work in Rockford, IL. The role offers learning in troubleshooting, design reviews, and support for test equipment within the Power & Controls division.

You will gain hands-on experience with electrical hardware, schematics, and component data while contributing to cost reduction and product improvements. Relocation may be available.