Principal Electrical Engineer - Communications, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive analog, digital, and RF circuit design for CNS transceiver products in an onsite Melbourne, FL setting. You will collaborate with multifunctional teams to deliver high‑reliability avionics hardware and guide from concept to production.

The role requires strong problem‑solving, exceptional communication, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and suppliers in demanding aerospace environments.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years experience.
• Proven analog, digital, and RF circuit design expertise.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, debugging, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize CNS circuits for avionics applications.
• Collaborate with power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Perform schematic capture, layout coordination, and design documentation.

Skills

Analog/Digital/RF design

Schematic capture

Test and debugging

SPICE simulation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

DFT/DFM awareness

LTSPICE/PSPICE

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

LTSPICE

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

What you will do:

• 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.

Education & Experience you must have:

• 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

Qualifications you must have:

• 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.

Qualifications we prefer:

• 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.

What we offer:

• 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. 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.