Electrical Engineer II - Electronic Design, Prototyping, and Lab Characterization

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join the Defense Technologies team within Applied Research & Technologies. This role focuses on hands-on design, prototyping, integration, and characterization of advanced electronic systems for next-generation defense and mission systems technologies.

The position suits engineers who thrive in a lab-centric, experimental environment and enjoy solving complex hardware challenges through rigorous design and empirical testing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Familiarity with common EDA tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics for advanced defense technology applications
• Develop prototypes and early-stage demonstrators, including schematic capture, PCB design support, component selection, and breadboard/test module build-up
• Perform lab characterization, measurement, and validation of electronic subsystems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and other instrumentation
• Assist in system integration activities involving embedded electronics, sensors, RF subsystems, power electronics, or signal processing elements (depending on project needs)
• Participate in requirements definition, detailed design reviews, and risk/issue tracking
• Contribute to technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and government customers

Skills

Electronics design experience

Lab testing

Embedded systems exposure

Education

STEM degree or higher

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Mentor

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-29

Country:United States of America

Location:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our Defense Technologies section within Applied Research & Technologies. This role focuses on the hands‑on design, prototyping, integration, and characterization of advanced electronic systems supporting next‑generation defense and mission systems technologies.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a lab‑centric, experimental environment and enjoys solving complex hardware challenges through rigorous design and empirical testing.

What You Will Do

• Support the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics for advanced defense technology applications
• Develop prototypes and early‑stage demonstrators, including schematic capture, PCB design support, component selection, and breadboard/test module build‑up
• Perform lab characterization, measurement, and validation of electronic subsystems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, logic analyzers, and other instrumentation
• Assist in system integration activities involving embedded electronics, sensors, RF subsystems, power electronics, or signal processing elements (depending on project needs)
• Participate in requirements definition, detailed design reviews, and risk/issue tracking
• Contribute to technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and government customers

Qualifications 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Familiarity with common EDA tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with electronic circuit design, prototyping, and laboratory test/measurement
• Experience with analog front‑end design, power electronics, or mixed‑signal hardware
• Strong proficiency with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or RF test equipment
• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, or firmware development workflows
• Strong documentation, communication, and technical writing skills

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
• 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

This position is eligible for relocation assistance