Principal Electrical Engineer - Comms, Hardware (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join a mission-driven team in Cedar Rapids. This role involves leading the design of high-performance communication hardware for defense applications, ensuring national security. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and advance your career in a dynamic environment. With a focus on high-speed digital design, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to aerospace innovation. Join us to make a difference in the field of secure communications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Three Weeks Vacation

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering or 12+ years without a degree.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of digital hardware for communication products.
• Collaborate with teams to meet system specifications and prepare documentation.

Skills

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Circuit Card Development

High-Speed Digital Design

Testing Circuit Assemblies

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Altium

Cadence

KiCAD

JIRA

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Comms, Hardware (Onsite)

Join Collins Aerospace as a Principal Electrical Engineer - Comms, Hardware (Onsite) in Cedar Rapids, IA. Be part of a team that develops secure communication equipment for defense applications across land, air, sea, and space, ensuring mission success and national security.

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Date Posted: 2025-03-27

Country: United States of America

Position Type: Onsite

As a key member of our Communications Products Hardware Engineering Department, you will lead the design and development of digital hardware for high-performance communication products, including software-defined radios and data links used in various defense environments. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, showcasing your talent and initiative.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop hardware designs meeting system specifications.
• Lead circuit card design activities, including requirements, schematic capture, signal integrity analysis, and PCB layout oversight using industry-standard tools.
• Prepare technical documentation and present project updates to stakeholders.
• Test, troubleshoot, and support verification of electronic circuitry.
• Perform trade studies, select components, and support system architecture discussions.
• Mentor team members and potentially lead small teams to successful project completion.

What You Will Learn:

• Become an expert in high-speed digital design.
• Advance your career in technical or leadership roles within the company.

Qualifications:

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years, or 12+ years of experience without a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience as a hardware technical lead on circuit card development.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Altium, Cadence, KiCAD).
• Hands-on experience testing circuit assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with bid/proposal preparation and project management (EVMS, Agile, JIRA).
• Knowledge of high-speed digital technology trends, signal integrity, and timing analysis.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Three weeks of vacation, parental leave, wellness programs, and other employee support services.

Join Us:

Be part of a mission-driven team that impacts national security and aerospace innovation. Apply now to play a vital role in our ongoing success and technological advancements.