Principal Electrical Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative aerospace leader as a Principal Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in circuit design and test engineering to develop cutting-edge solutions for avionics systems. Collaborating with a talented team, you will troubleshoot complex hardware issues and ensure the reliability of test results. This position offers the chance to work with advanced test equipment and contribute to projects that redefine aerospace technology. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Generous Vacation Policy

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility and Family Planning Support

Relocation Assistance

Wellness Rewards Program

Virtual Doctor Visits

Qualifications

• Design experience with circuit cards and hardware documentation.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware requirements and develop test solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware design issues and manage configurations.

Skills

Circuit Card Design

Hardware/Software Development

Troubleshooting

RF Technology Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Power Supplies

Automated Test Stations

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented Principal Electrical Engineer on our Avionics Test Engineering team.

Test Engineering will offer you the opportunity to work with an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace products and programs. Your work will serve internal customers, including our manufacturing and service centers, as well as external customers, domestic and international.

As a Test Engineering Principal Electrical Engineer, you will heavily utilize hardware/software development and debug skills on multi-rack automated test stations. Typical test stations include components such as switch systems, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and other RF or digital-related equipment.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze requirements for hardware design and develop test solutions to meet those requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware designs.
• Review existing hardware drawings and create new hardware documents.
• Integrate a full test solution and verify test results are accurate, repeatable, and reliable.
• Manage configuration for hardware and all related documentation.
• 5-10% domestic travel as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Design experience with circuit cards.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in PWB design.
• Knowledgeable in RF technology.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

What We Offer:

BENEFITS

• 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 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

• And more!

May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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