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

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join the Defense Technologies section within Applied Research & Technologies. This hands-on role focuses on designing, prototyping, integrating, and characterizing advanced electronic systems for next‑generation defense and mission systems.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lab-centric environment, solving complex hardware challenges through rigorous design and empirical testing, and possesses a DoD security clearance (or eligibility) and

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 2+ years of experience or an advanced degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Familiarity with common EDA tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, Mentor)

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, integrate, and characterize advanced electronic systems for defense technology
• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics for defense applications
• Create prototypes and support PCB design, schematic capture, and breadboard builds
• Perform lab characterization and measurements with standard test equipment
• Assist system integration of embedded electronics, sensors, RF subsystems, and power electronics
• Contribute to requirements, design reviews, and project documentation

Skills

Security clearance

EDA tools familiarity

Embedded electronics

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

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 illnessinsurance, 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

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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