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

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Healthy You Incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an Electrical Engineer II in Melbourne, Florida. This role focuses on analog, digital, and RF circuit design in a demanding aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across disciplines, provide engineering support, and engage in new product development while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Key qualifications include proficiency in engineering fundamentals, hands-on tool experience, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Experience with schematic capture tools and interpreting complex schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware and process issues down to circuit card assembly.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Troubleshooting and analysis

Hands-on experience with engineering tools

Experience with schematic capture tools

Collaborative team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSPICE

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Oscilloscopes and DMMs

Job description

Job Overview

Date Posted: 2026-06-10
Country: United States of America
Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 – 795 W Nasa Blvd – BLDG 312
Position: Electrical Engineer II (Onsite) – U.S. Person required for ITAR/EAR licensed material.

Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets. We are seeking an 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 skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within a multifunctional, multidiscipline team.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

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.
• Manage component obsolescence identification and mitigation.
• Troubleshoot 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 strong communication skills to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Be self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits; Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning; 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

Salary Range

USD 68,900 – 131,100 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.