Electrical Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon)

Oak Grove (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Sterling, VA is seeking an Electrical Engineering II to design, analyze and test electrical hardware for training simulators. You will work with mechanical, software and systems teams to ensure robust power budgets, schematics, and interconnects for military and commercial use.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and an available government clearance. Onsite work with 15% travel to customer sites is expected, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

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.
Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, integrate, test, and document moderately complex electrical hardware.
Capture, analyze, and create requirements for medium complexity components.
Collaborate with Mechanical, Software and Systems Engineering teams.
Contribute to hardware integration, documentation, and testing activities.
Prepare electrical assembly documentation and manage cabling and interconnects.

Skills

Electrical analysis

Schematic design

Power budgets

Cable/interconnect design

Documentation (schematics/parts lists)

AutoCAD / CAD tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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.

The Simulation and Training Solutions group is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineering II professional to join our team in Sterling, VA! This position involves participating in the development, modification, integration, and testing of aircraft and ground vehicle training simulators for military and commercial use. The work includes both white paper and design reuse. As part of this role, you will be responsible for electrical analysis and characterization, schematic design, power budgets, and part specification and selection. Additionally, you will manage custom cabling and interconnect design, electrical assembly documentation, and prototype integration & testing.

What you will do:

A skilled and reliable professional who works with limited supervision to design, analyze, integrate, test, and document moderately complex electrical hardware.

Contribute to hardware engineering requirements: capture, analysis and creation for medium complexity components of electrical designs.

Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Software and Systems Engineering) to ensure that electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach.

Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration and test of completed designs and sub-systems.

Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware.

Use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities.

Report status relating to technical performance, cost, and schedule for assigned scope of work.

Provide support for customer reviews and meetings.

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite.

Travel up to 15% to customer sites to gather information, perform installations, and conduct end‑product testing.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Active DoD security clearance.

Previous experience with electrical analysis & characterization, AC & DC power budgets, and part specification.

Previous experience with technical documentation such as schematics, cable drawings, parts lists, and wire lists.

Previous experience with AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools for electrical schematic capture and electrical design documentation.

Previous experience utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365.

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