Electrical Engineer II - Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an Electrical Engineer II for onsite work in Melbourne, FL, focusing on CNS transceiver design and support. You will collaborate with power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions and manage obsolescence while troubleshooting hardware down to component levels.

The role emphasizes strong communication, self‑motivation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• U.S. Person is required - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
• Managing component obsolescence identification and mitigation
• Troubleshooting hardware and process issues down to circuit card assembly (CCA)/Module and component levels to include analog/digital/RF/power circuitry and interfaces.
• Support transition‑to‑production activities and provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
• Perform schematic capture and design documentation
• Investigate failure trends for root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Use your strong communication skills to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Be self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Test equipment usage

Schematic interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Network analyzers

Power meters

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-13

Country

United States of America

Location

US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets.

We are seeking a Electrical Engineer II who is passionate about analog, digital, and RF circuit design and eager to influence both legacy and next‑generation CNS transceiver products. This is an opportunity to shape systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments in aerospace. Our ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, and possess excellent communication skill and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within a multifunctional, multidiscipline team. You will also be required to demonstrate flexibility and an ability to coordinate with multiple teams, organizations, suppliers, and customers to achieve a common goal.

This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

What you will do

• Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
• Managing component obsolescence identification and mitigation
• Troubleshooting hardware and process issues down to circuit card assembly (CCA)/Module and component levels to include analog/digital/RF/power circuitry and interfaces.
• Support transition‑to‑production activities and provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
• Perform schematic capture and design documentation
• Investigate failure trends for root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Use your strong communication skills to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Be self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Education & Experience you must have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• U.S. Person is required - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test.
• Hands‑on experience with engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, and power meters.
• Experience with schematic capture tools and the ability to interpret complex schematics.
• Proven ability to lead or influence technical efforts within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in SPICE simulation tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, TINA, etc.
• Knowledge of avionics product lines such as DME, VOR/LOC, ILS, Marker Beacon, GNSS, ADF, and/or Radar Altimeter.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition or similar ECAD
• General knowledge and understanding of the FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) process.
• Experience with Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461).
• Background in microwave/RF systems, subsystems, or component‑level design and test.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation and analytical tools such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, and MATLAB.
• Experience translating system‑level requirements into hardware specifications, design artifacts, and test plans.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience developing technical proposals and delivering formal technical presentations.
• Alignment with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in‑person meetings.

Interview Process

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.