Power Electronics Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX business, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to support design, build and test of power supply subassemblies. You will interface with manufacturing to support production and work with off-the-shelf test equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience with power circuits, PCBs, and embedded software (C/C++/C#). Prior RTX internship or related project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering by start date.
• Experience with power circuit boards, electrical simulators (PSpice or CircuitLab), analog/digital analysis and power circuits, oscilloscopes, and hardware embedded systems (C, C++, C#).
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test of power supply subassemblies.
• Interface with manufacturing in support of production.
• Work with off-the-shelf test equipment (Power Supplies, generators, and various scopes).

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

Oscilloscopes

C/C++/C#

Electrical simulation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSpice

CircuitLab

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106 Position Role Type: Onsite 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

• As a Power Electronics Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will support engineers in the design, build and test of power supply subassemblies.
• Position will likely interface with manufacturing in support of the production of our products.
• Candidate should be comfortable with off the shelf test equipment (Power Supplies, generators, and various scopes)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering major obtained by start date.
• Experience with power circuit boards (PCBs), electrical simulators (PSpice or CicuitLab), analog/digital analysis and power circuits, oscilloscopes, and/or hardware embedded systems (C, C++, and/or C#)
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout/routing and Troubleshooting analog/digital and power circuits
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience with laboratory electrical equipment
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.