Master Tech, PCB Design (Remote)

Collins Aerospace; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer for a remote US-based role. You will prepare complex PCB layouts from engineering inputs and coordinate with Manufacturing and PWB vendors to ensure fabrication readiness.

The position requires deep PCB design expertise, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior designers while supporting overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Mentor Graphics Xpedition, HyperLynx, Valor, CAM350/BluePrint; EDM a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex PCB design layouts or revisions from engineering input to create circuit card assemblies.
• Interface and troubleshoot PCB designs with Manufacturing, Engineering and PWB vendors; mentor junior designers.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition Designer, Layout and CES

Mentor Graphics HyperLynx Si/Pi/DRC

Mentor Graphics Valor

Downstream CAM350 and BluePrint

Mentor Graphics EDM

Job description

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.

Date Posted

2026-10-28

Country

United States of America

Location

US-KS-REMOTE

Position Role Type

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

What You Will Do

• Prepare complex PCB Design layouts or revisions per verbal instructions, electrical inputs, existing hardware, or engineering lab models, received from both mechanical and electrical engineering and/or other technical support personnel to create highly complex circuit card assemblies incorporating Collins Aerospace best practice for fabrication, assembly and testability.
• Interface and troubleshoot printed circuit designs, revisions and CAD library models with Manufacturing, Engineering and PWB fabrication vendors. Applicants are preferred to be able to mentor and coach junior level designers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles
• Proficient in the following tools:
  • Mentor Graphics Xpedition Designer, Layout and CES
  • Mentor Graphics HyperLynx Si/Pi/DRC
  • Mentor Graphics Valor
  • Downstream Technologies CAM350 and BluePrint
• Willingness to work overtime as requested/required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Mentor Graphics EDM a plus
• Strong un derstanding of Electronic Hardware design
• Functional knowledge of IPC standards for Design and Acceptance Criteria of Printed Circuit and/or Circuit Card Assembly levels, knowledge of Collins Aerospace Workmanship Standards a plus.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving aptitude
• Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong Customer Service orientation, to work with Design Engineering Customers
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work
• General ability to be the focal for designs and provide CAD tool expertise to internal customers
• Demonstrated ability to follow through with work assignments and support management's policies and procedures
• Ability to support overtime as requested/required.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to continually learn new technologies and processes.
• Must have a passion for accuracy and customer service

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 66,800 USD - 127,200 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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Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.