Principal Electrical Engineer - Communications, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)
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Job summary
Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer focused on analog, digital, and RF circuit design for CNS transceiver products. You will shape both legacy and next‑generation avionics hardware while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams across engineering and manufacturing.
The role requires strong problem‑solving, effective communication, and the ability to lead design activities from schematic capture to production support within an onsite environment.
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
- Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and / or RF circuits for high-performance avionics applications.
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
- Perform schematic capture, PWB layout coordination, and design documentation.
- Support transition-to-production activities and provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and technical decision-making across the product lifecycle.
- Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
- Combine your strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
- Use strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
- Develop technical proposals and deliver formal technical presentations.
- Align with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.
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Job description
Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required
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. Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets.
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer who is passionate about analog, digital, and / or RF circuit design and eager to influence both legacy and next‑generation Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) transceiver products. This is an opportunity to shape systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments in aerospace. Our ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, and possess excellent communication skill and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within a multifunctional, multidiscipline team. You will also be required to demonstrate flexibility and an ability to coordinate with multiple teams, organizations, suppliers, and customers to achieve a common goal. This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.
- Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
- Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and / or RF circuits for high-performance avionics applications.
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
- Perform schematic capture, PWB layout coordination, and design documentation.
- Support transition‑to‑production activities and provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and technical decision‑making across the product lifecycle.
- Be self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
- Combine your strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
- Use strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
- Develop technical proposals and deliver formal technical presentations.
- Align with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience in analog, digital, and\/or RF circuit design.
- Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test using engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum analyzers, and power meters etc.
- Experience with schematic capture tools and the ability to interpret complex schematics.
- Familiarity with integrated development environments and debugging tools for software\/hardware interaction.
- Proven ability to lead or influence technical efforts within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments.
- Understanding and experience with Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), designing for producibility, and cost—including yield and margin analysis.
- Experience with Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA\/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461).
- Experience translating system‑level requirements into hardware specifications, design artifacts, and test plans.
- Proficiency in SPICE simulation tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, TINA, etc.
- Knowledge of Avionics, CNS and / or DCN product lines.
- Knowledge of avionics product lines such as DME, VOR/LOC, ILS, Marker Beacon, GNSS, ADF, and\/or Radar Altimeter.
- Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition or similar ECAD.
- General knowledge and understanding of the FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) process.
- Experience with Operations processes and product yield improvement initiatives.
- 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
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.
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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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.
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